Managing Imposter Syndrome: Techniques and Impact

 
caroline@broadassociates.co.uk
 
Imposter Syndrome
Broad Associates Ltd
 
“Obviously I’m in this position because
my abilities have been overestimated.”
Referenced from The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women – Dr Young
 
 Are you 
more likely 
to attribute your
successes to the internal, stable factor of
ability?
Or
Attribute them to temporary causes such as
luck, that someone likes you…?
 
 
Imposter Syndrome Symptoms
 
Consistent negative self-talk
Inability to internalise accomplishments
Obsessing over mistakes and failures
Feeling of never being good enough
Overwhelming anxiety of being “found out” as a
fraud
 
Imposter Syndrome Impact
 
Judge yourself by only the highest of standards
May lead to perfectionism
Hold on to flaws, mistakes and criticism
Feel a fraud, which can manifest itself in:
Overworking
Self sabotage
Holding back
Procrastination
 
There is an inherent danger of believing
you’re not good enough.  It can
become self-fulfilling
 
Management Techniques
(Ellevate Network)
 
Identify the feelings
Let it out
Reconsider your perception of failure
Reaffirm your self-worth
Refrain from comparison
Pursue your goal relentlessly regardless of what
you feel
The impact of language..
 Should…
 Must…
 Have to…
 Will…
 
 Would be good if…
 Would like to…
 Have the opportunity to…
 Will try…
 
Actions to help manage Imposter Syndrome
Reaffirm your self-worth
 
 Write an affirmation statement
 Ask for evidence of your achievement and
ability
Write it down
Practice accepting it
 When people give you positive feedback, just
say ‘thank you’
 
“Ring the Bells that can still ring, forget the
perfect offering.
There is a crack in everything, that’s how the
light get’s in”
Leonard Cohen
Anthem
 
 
 
Procrastination
 
Procrastinators chronically avoid difficult tasks and
deliberately look for distractions
 It is psychologically more acceptable to never
tackle a task than to face the possibility of falling
short on performance
Sometimes, perfect is the enemy of the good.
 
Am I doing my best right now?
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Explore the various aspects of Imposter Syndrome, including symptoms, impact, and management techniques. Understand how attributing successes, negative self-talk, and feelings of fraudulence can affect one's perception of ability and self-worth. Learn strategies such as identifying feelings, reframing failure, and practicing self-affirmation to combat Imposter Syndrome and pursue goals with confidence.

  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Self-worth
  • Success
  • Management Techniques
  • Overcoming

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  1. Imposter Syndrome Broad Associates Ltd caroline@broadassociates.co.uk

  2. Obviously Im in this position because my abilities have been overestimated. Referenced from The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women Dr Young

  3. Are you more likely to attribute your successes to the internal, stable factor of ability? Or Attribute them to temporary causes such as luck, that someone likes you ?

  4. Imposter Syndrome Symptoms Consistent negative self-talk Inability to internalise accomplishments Obsessing over mistakes and failures Feeling of never being good enough Overwhelming anxiety of being found out as a fraud

  5. Imposter Syndrome Impact Judge yourself by only the highest of standards May lead to perfectionism Hold on to flaws, mistakes and criticism Feel a fraud, which can manifest itself in: Overworking Self sabotage Holding back Procrastination

  6. There is an inherent danger of believing you re not good enough. It can become self-fulfilling

  7. Management Techniques (Ellevate Network) Identify the feelings Let it out Reconsider your perception of failure Reaffirm your self-worth Refrain from comparison Pursue your goal relentlessly regardless of what you feel

  8. The impact of language.. Should Would be good if Must Would like to Have to Have the opportunity to Will Will try

  9. Actions to help manage Imposter Syndrome Reaffirm your self-worth Write an affirmation statement Ask for evidence of your achievement and ability Write it down Practice accepting it When people give you positive feedback, just say thank you

  10. Ring the Bells that can still ring, forget the perfect offering. There is a crack in everything, that s how the light get s in Leonard Cohen Anthem

  11. PERFECTION EXCELLENCE Doubt Confidence Fear Taking Risks Anger and Frustration Powerful Being Right Willingness to be wrong Judgmental Accepting Taking Giving Control Spontaneity Pressure Equilibrium

  12. Procrastination Procrastinators chronically avoid difficult tasks and deliberately look for distractions It is psychologically more acceptable to never tackle a task than to face the possibility of falling short on performance Sometimes, perfect is the enemy of the good.

  13. Am I doing my best right now?

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