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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…
Where Does Impostor Syndrome Come From — and Why It Matters
There is no shortage of people with strong opinions about impostor syndrome. While everyone is, of...
Top 10 Ways to Know If You Suffer From Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome describes the belief shared by millions of men and women around the world that...
The 5 Types of Impostor Syndrome
What’s In Your Competence Rulebook? I’ve spent close to four decades helping people who feel like...
Is it Impostor Phenomenon or Impostor Syndrome?
There’s been lots of buzz lately about the term impostor “syndrome.” I don’t mean buzz about the...
Who Do You Think You Are to Not Go for It?
Have you noticed how when you dare to go after a dream, resistance is intent on keeping you...
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...
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...
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, my focus has...
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...
Inc. Why Do So Many Successful Entrepreneurs Feel Like Fakes?
The Impostor Syndrome Why Do So Many Successful Entrepreneurs Feel Like Fakes? September...
Glamour: Convinced you’re not up to the job?
Are You Suffering from Impostor Syndrome? Convinced you’re not up to the job? Here’s how to beat...
The Boston Globe: The Impostor Phenomenon When Even The Most Successful People Have a Gnawing Feeling They’re Fakes
Imposter Phenomenon When Even The Most Successful People Have a Gnawing Feeling They’re Fakes...
Chicago Tribune: Who Do You Think You Are? Big success can make you feel so small
Who Do You Think You Are? Big success can make you feel so small Wednesday, March 30, 2005 By...
The Sydney Morning Herald: False Negatives
False Negatives March 5, 2003 By Annemarie Fleming The point We all have moments of doubt...
Irish Independent: Are You Suffering from Impostor Syndrome? You’re smart and successful, so why do you sometimes feel like a failure?
Are You Suffering From Impostor Syndrome? You’re smart and successful, so why do you sometimes...
Baltimore Business Journal, Are You an Impostor?
Are You an Impostor? Phenomenon makes executives doubt their own abilities, skills June 20, 2008...
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...
Ventura County Star: Who They Foolin’? From celebrities to CEOs, many successful people suffer from syndrome called ‘impostor phenomenon’
Who They Foolin’? From celebrities to CEOs, many successful people suffer from syndrome...
The Globe and Mail: Feeling Like a Fraud
Feeling Like a Fraud Wednesday, June 2, 2004 By Susan Pinker, Special to The Globe and Mail...
The Globe and Mail: Even accomplished workers can fall prey to ‘impostor phenomenon’
Feel like a fraud? Workplace might be to blame Even accomplished workers can fall prey to...
The Executive Female: The Impostor Phenomenon: Are Achievers Draining Their Companies?
From The Executive Female (magazine published by the National Association of Female...
The Hamilton Spectator: Welcome to the Faker Fringe: Many people, haunted by fear, don’t believe in their own success
Welcome to the Faker Fringe Many people, haunted by fear, don’t believe in their own success April...
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...
