RESOURCES
Articles
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…
My Cure for Impostor Syndrome in 1985 – and Now
I facilitated my first impostor syndrome workshop in 1985. Titled Impostors Fakes and Frauds:...
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...
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...
10 Steps You Can Use to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
In my more than three decades of speaking and leading workshops on Impostor Syndrome, I’ve spoken...
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...
Oscar Winner Viola Davis on Impostor Syndrome
Is anyone surprised Viola Davis experiences impostor feelings? For starters, Davis is in a...
What The Daily Show‘s Jessica Williams Can Teach People With Impostor Syndrome
In 2015 Billfold writer Ester Bloom unwittingly got on the wrong side of The Daily Show‘s Jessica...
Is the Impostor Syndrome All Bad?
An article in the Abu Dhabi English-edition daily, The National, approached the impostor syndrome...
The Chronicle of Higher Education: You’re Not Fooling Anyone
You’re Not Fooling Anyone November 9, 2007 By John Gravois, New York Holden Caulfield used to hunt...
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...
Frauds on the Red Carpet? True Confessions of Academy Award Winners
It's Oscar time again. To watch Hollywood’s finest actors strut their stuff on the red carpet, you...
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...
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...
The 5 Types of Impostors:
What’s In Your Competence Rulebook? I’ve spent close to four decades helping people who feel like...
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...
Are You REALLY Afraid of Success?
Visitors to ImpostorSyndrome.com have the opportunity to sign up for free weekly Confidence...
