What The Daily Show ‘s Jessica Williams Can Teach People With Impostor Syndrome
Billfold writer Ester Bloom unwittingly got on the wrong side of The Daily Show‘s Jessica Williams. It began on February 15th when the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Are There Downsides to Success? The Third Metric
“Sharon” called me in a panic. She was being recruited for a great position at a significantly higher level. This new job would put her in charge [...]Frauds on the Red Carpet? True Confessions of Academy Award Winners
To watch Hollywood’s finest actors strut their stuff on the red carpet, you would hardly suspect certain stars secretly wonder if they [...]Phony Impostors or Merely the Burden of Great Potential?
“If I can do it, anyone can.” “It’s just because they like me.” “I was lucky this time, but what about next time?” The impostor phenomenon, [...]
