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The Competence Rulebook for Mere Mortals

The Competence Rulebook for Mere Mortals

by Dr. Valerie Young | May 14, 2024 | Articles, Uncategorized

All achievers want to do their best.  But when you feel like an impostor, your “best” includes a host of self-expectations that go far beyond doing well.  Whether you know it or not, your view of competence is a major contributor to perpetuating your belief that you...
Issue 2: The True Opposite of Impostor Syndrome

Issue 2: The True Opposite of Impostor Syndrome

by Valerie Young | May 3, 2024 | Newsletter, Uncategorized

Issue 2 | May 3, 2024 IN THIS ISSUE FEATURED ARTICLEThe True Opposite of Impostor Syndrome WHAT’S NEW AT IMPOSTOR SYNDROME INSTITUTEFREE Coach Info Session: The Truth About Impostor Syndrome THIS WEEK’S REFRAME FEATURED RESOURCE Fifty percent of all...
Is it Impostor Phenomenon or Impostor Syndrome?

Is it Impostor Phenomenon or Impostor Syndrome?

by Dr. Valerie Young | Feb 17, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Top 10, Uncategorized

There’s been lots of buzz lately about the term impostor “syndrome.”  I don’t mean buzz about the actual experience of believing we’ve fool others into thinking we’re more intelligent, capable, or talented as others “know” ourselves to be. What I’m referring to is the...
Who Do You Think You Are to Not Go for It?

Who Do You Think You Are to Not Go for It?

by Dr. Valerie Young | Feb 9, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Top 10, Uncategorized

Have you noticed how when you dare to go after a dream, resistance is intent on keeping you small?  The closer you get to believing that you actually can do it, the more likely you are to receive an unwanted visit from that niggling inner voice. The one that demands...

Valerie Young Speaker Kit

by Dr. Valerie Young | Aug 29, 2017 | Uncategorized

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