Impostor SyndromeCUWiP-final (Read-Only) · allie parrott, assistant director, wise olivia...
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ALLIE PARROTT , ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, WISE OLIVIA CARRASCO , SENIOR, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING JANUARY 13, 2018 IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
Transcript of Impostor SyndromeCUWiP-final (Read-Only) · allie parrott, assistant director, wise olivia...
A L L I E PA RROTT , A S S ISTA NT D IRECTO R, W IS E
O L IV IA CA RRA S CO , S ENIO R, M ECHA NICA L ENG INEERING
JANUARY 13, 2018
IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
OVERVIEW FOR TODAY
What is Impostor Syndrome
Why does it matter
How it affect individuals and their leadership
What are strategies to overcome these feelings?
WE ARE IMPOSTERS
IMPOSTER SYNDROME“Impostors” often attribute their accomplishments to luck rather than to ability, and fear that others will eventually unmask them as a fraud.
1. Do you secretly worry that others will find out that you’re not as bright and capable as they think you are?
2. Do you sometimes shy away of from challenges because of nagging self-doubt?
3. Do you tend to chalk up your accomplishments as being “no big deal” or the fact that people just “like you?”
4. Do you believe that other people (peers) are smarter and more capable than you are?
5. Do you hate making a mistake, being less than fully prepared or not doing things perfectly?
6. Do you tend to feel crushed by even constructive criticism?
7. When you succeed, do you think, “phew, I fooled ‘em this time, but I may not be so lucky next time.”
8. Do you life in fear of being found out, discovered, or unmasked?
Read through the following questions. Answer YES if you have experienced the symptom.
Answer NO if you have never experienced the symptom.
DO THESE SOUND FAMILIAR?
They felt sorry for
me
It wasn’t that hard I knew the
right people
I got really lucky
I fooled ‘em
A mistake was made
Anyone can do it
It was a team effort
I was in the right place at the right
time
IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Often occurs when individuals are going through a transition, new experience, new environment, or faced with a new challenge
WHAT KIND OF IMPOSTER ARE YOU?The Perfectionist
The Super-person
The Natural Genius
The Rugged Individualist
The Expert
IF IGNORED…Procrastination, Self-sabotageAffects self-confidence (don’t apply for jobs or ask for promotions)Psychological damage (negative self-talk, anxiety, depression)Affects Sense of belonging & relationships Decreased academic performance (exams and grades)Disengagement/Burn out
Overcoming ImposterismSTRATEGIES
Strategy #1: Name the FeelingSharing your experiences with impostor syndrome allows you to see your achievements in a more positive and objective manner.
https://catastraspie.wordpress.com/2016/04/07/overestimating-understanding/imposter-syndrome/
Strategy #1: Name the FeelingSharing your experiences with impostor syndrome allows you to see your achievements in a more positive and objective manner.
https://catastraspie.wordpress.com/2016/04/07/overestimating-understanding/imposter-syndrome/
1. Do you secretly worry that others will find out that you’re not as bright and capable as they think you are?
2. Do you sometimes shy away of from challenges because of nagging self-doubt?
3. Do you tend to chalk up your accomplishments as being “no big deal” or the fact that people just “like you?”
4. Do you believe that other people (peers) are smarter and more capable than you are?
5. Do you hate making a mistake, being less than fully prepared or not doing things perfectly?
6. Do you tend to feel crushed by even constructive criticism?
7. When you succeed, do you think, “phew, I fooled ‘em this time, but I may not be so lucky next time.”
8. Do you life in fear of being found out, discovered, or unmasked?
Read through the following questions. Answer YES if you have experienced the symptom.
Answer NO if you have never experienced the symptom.
Strategy #2: Know your values
https://github.com/hypatia/virtuoso/blob/master/impostor.pdf
When you think of the times in your life where you’ve been the happiest, the proudest, or the most satisfied, which of the following values come to mind?
Allie Olivia
Close relationshipsFamily
Helping other peopleMeaningful work
Mentorship
PeopleEducating Including
Hard workingRespect
Strategy #3 Celebrate your Successes!
Write down compliments you receive or positive feedback.Write or draw 1-3 things that you have accomplished.Write about or draw a picture about 1-3 personal qualities or skills that you possess.
https://www.slideshare.net/heatherrtovey/building-confidence-and-defeating-imposter-syndrome
STRATEGY #4UNDERSTAND THE GROWTH MINDSET
KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Recognize that it exists.
2. Embrace, internalize positive feedback
3. Don’t attribute your successes to luck
4. Don’t diminish your abilities§ Avoid “merely”, “only,” “simply,”
5. Accept that no one knows everything
6. Accept help from others
7. Embrace failure and a growth-mindset!
