Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome
Why it’s toxic and how to beat it
Imposter Syndrome: it's where you doubt your ability, you feel like a fraud about to be exposed and you believe your accomplishments are not worthy of attention or respect.
According to global research, 70% of us have experienced Imposter Syndrome and according to my own research of over 5000 working UK professionals, 85% of people have experienced it in one way or another.
Imposter Syndrome holds people back from achieving their potential, causes unnecessary stress and in more extreme cases, leads to long term anxiety, self-loathing and depression.
But is it all bad? Some people would argue that Imposter Syndrome is a sign of self-awareness which keeps you on your toes.
In this keynote talk, you will explore:
The two types of Imposter Syndrome which no one is talking about: a) why they matter, b) what causes them, c) how to beat them.
3 critical assumptions to adopt as your mantras if you want to send Imposter Syndrome packing.
3 powerful self-management techniques to draw on when you're feeling inadequate and your confidence is shot to pieces.
3 everyday habits which most people are unaware they do, but which undermine our self-worth.
4 common thinking errors which skew our judgement of ourselves and others.
The four emotional stages most people experience when they receive negative feedback.
How to process negative feedback, so you're not consumed by it and can separate the helpful from the unhelpful.
How to deal effectively with setbacks when your actions were partially to blame.