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The True Opposite of Impostor Syndrome

by Dr. Valerie Young | Apr 30, 2024 | Articles, Blog

Impostor syndrome describes the tendency to dismiss evidence of our accomplishments. To believe instead that we’ve fooled others into thinking we’re more intelligent or capable than we “know” ourselves to be and that it’s just a matter of time before we’re found out....

Impostor Syndrome is a Scam

by Dr. Valerie Young | Apr 17, 2024 | Article-Opinion, Blog

Impostor syndrome is a scam. Worse, it is a deliberate misogynous strategy created to hold women back. Besides, it’s not even real. That was the troubling and wildly inaccurate message of the 2023 commencement speech at Smith College. I know Smith well. The elite...

3 Ways to Unlearn Impostor Syndrome in 2024

by Dr. Valerie Young | Dec 26, 2023 | Articles, Blog

As we head into 2024, our mission remains the same: To address the (avoidable) impact of impostor syndrome on individuals and organizations. Here are a few steps you can take at the individual level to address impostor syndrome: 1. Reflecting on 2023, identify...

Where Does Impostor Syndrome Come From — and Why It Matters

by Dr. Valerie Young | Aug 18, 2023 | Articles, Blog

There is no shortage of people with strong opinions about impostor syndrome. While everyone is, of course, entitled to their own opinion, in many cases, they are uninformed. I don’t expect the general public to do a deep dive into the research. After all there are...

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