Imposter Syndrome

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The term imposter syndrome was coined in 1978 by researchers Pauline Klans and Suzanne Iams. It is a belief that despite a woman's accomplishments, her credentials, her success, her accolades, she still feels like she's going to be found out at any moment. 70% of people feel imposter syndrome, especially if you've experienced racial discrimination,. If you work in a very gender dominated industry where there's certain gender norms or you work in academia, we're brilliant as prize that levels of imposter syndrome are really high.

Kelli Thompson shares strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome and asking for what you need.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) When self-doubt can be helpful

2) The exercises to boost your confidence

3) What not do when advocating for yourself

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— ABOUT KELLI —

Kelli Thompson is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year. She is the author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck, releasing fall of 2022.

• Book: Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential, and Your Paycheck

• Website: KelliRaeThompson.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown

• Past episode: 674: Nailing Your Interview, Resume, and Negotiation FAST with Steve Dalton

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