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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 hope.” That’s when the former First Lady disclosed something countless millions of women and men around the world experience, but…
How NOT to Determine If You Have Impostor Syndrome
In a recent LinkedIn post a coach shared her unusual method for determining if a client is...
Do People With Impostor Syndrome Feel “UnWorthy”?
A licensed therapist/executive coach insists impostor syndrome and lack of confidence in general...
My Cure for Impostor Syndrome in 1985 – and Now
I facilitated my first impostor syndrome workshop in 1985. Titled Impostors Fakes and Frauds:...
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Passion Struck with John R Miles: Dr. Valerie Young On Combating Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, And Playing Small
In this episode of Passion Struck with John R....
If Anyone Feels Out of Place, It’s an Astronaught. World Leading Expert Dr. Valerie Young Tells Why Impostor Syndrome Isn’t Rocket Science
The term “thought leader” is vastly overused....
The Way We Work with Brendon Schrader
Have you ever experienced the feeling of being...
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The Competence Rulebook for Mere Mortals
There are many sources of impostor syndrome: Situational, societal, familial, occupational, and organizational. The one source common to everyone with impostor feelings is our unrealistic, unsustainable notions about what it takes to be “competent.”
Enjoy this free chapter from The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women (Crown Business, 2011) to learn about Valerie Young’s 5 Types of Impostors:
The Perfectionist
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*The 5 Types of Impostors is the most cited aspect of Dr. Valerie Young’s work. It is also the most misrepresented and most plagiarized. We welcome the chance to share this free chapter so you can hear directly from the source.