The Rise of Impostor Syndrome: A Villain Lurking in the Shadows? Or a Badass SuperPower?

Research shows that 70% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives. We talk about its negative consequences, but also, how having impostor syndrome can actually help you if you know how to channel it properly.Our guest is Kira Copperman, a board-certified executive coach and keynote speaker who has built quite the expertise on this topic. Her clients include major corporations such as The New York Times, CBS, American Express, Viacom, ING Americas, AIG, Citigroup and Skadden Arps.

Resources:

- Impostor Syndrome (IS) was first identified in 1978 by psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes.

- A review article published in the International Journal of Behavioral Science, an estimated 70% of people experience these impostor feelings at some point in their lives. 

- Impostor syndrome affects all kinds of people from all parts of life: women, men, medical students, marketing managers, actors and executives.

• Feeling Like an Impostor? You are Not Alone. - Psychology Today
• Yes, Impostor Syndrome is Real. Here's how to manage it - TIME
• The Hidden Upside of Impostor Syndrome - BBC.com

The hidden upside of imposter syndrome – BBC.com

Check out Kira Copperman's website here 

HIGHLIGHTS

Episode Highlights:

3:18 What is Impostor Syndrome? (IS)

4:03 Recent statistics on IS say between 70 and 80% of the population have it at some point. 

5:35 Why do people experience IS?

6:25 How social media plays a role in the increasing numbers.

8: 15 fascinating stats about IS in university students at Ivy League schools

9:52 Is impostor Syndrome a real thing or just insecurity hyped up as a buzz term?

15:30 Kira shares the advice she gives to her clients to handle there is

22:05 Valerie Young, lead thinker on Impostor Syndrome.

26:16 Benefits of Impostor Syndrome. Wharton researcher Bawina Tewfik shares her findings on the unexpected benefits.

34:00 Who is the impostor? 

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