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  • 27 September 2016 - Philadelphia USA - First Lady Michelle Obama holds campaign rally for Hillary Clinton in Philadelphia Lasalle University. Photo Credit: Rudy.K

    Unpacking Michelle Obama’s Impostor Syndrome

    In a December 2018 talk at an all-girls school in North London, Michelle Obama was asked how she felt about being viewed as a “symbol of [...]
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    What Do You Say to a Huge YouTube Star With Impostor Syndrome?

    It seems every day another successful person reveals they have impostor syndrome. Today it's a Brit named Zoella -- a huge YouTube star with [...]
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    Are Creative People More Susceptible to Impostor Syndrome?

    Have you ever had that, “I’m in over my head and they’re going to find out feeling?” If so, join the club! There are a number of perfectly [...]
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    10 Steps You Can Use to Overcome Impostor Syndrome

    In a recent talk at TED NYC Idea Search, I spoke about this topic. Here it is in more detail along with my original ten steps. In my more than [...]
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    Why Embracing Your Impostor Syndrome is a Really Bad Idea

    When asked in an interview if he ever felt like an impostor, Saturday Night Live writer and comedian John Mulaney replied: "Oh yeah. [...]
  • Is the Impostor Syndrome All Bad?

    An article in the Abu Dhabi English-edition daily, The National, approached the impostor syndrome from a unique angle. Most articles focus [...]
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    The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women Readers Share Their Success Stories

    When you hear of others who've overcome long-held, self-limiting beliefs and behaviors it can inspire hope that you can do the same. In the [...]
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    The 5 Types of Impostors:

    What’s In Your Competence Rulebook? I’ve spent close to four decades helping people who feel like impostors, fakes, and frauds. In that time, [...]
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    Sure You’re Successful – But You Can Explain All That

    Do you dismiss your accomplishments as “no big deal” or “If I can do it, anybody can”? Do you agonize over even the smallest flaws in your [...]
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    Are You REALLY Afraid of Success?

    Visitors to ImpostorSyndrome.com have the opportunity to sign up for free weekly Confidence Builders. I created these to remind people that if [...]
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