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Helen's Maternity Leave Impostor Experience
- Helen shared her experience returning from maternity leave to a changed job requiring new digital marketing skills she didn't have.
- She feared being found out as an impostor despite her leadership role, illustrating common vulnerability moments.
Sarah's Post-Promotion Doubts
- Sarah felt impostor syndrome for about five months after an internal promotion to a new discipline.
- A supportive conversation with her manager helped her see she was performing well despite the learning curve.
Managers Setting Learning Expectations
- Managers should set realistic expectations about learning curves for new hires or promoted staff.
- Giving permission to take time to learn relieves pressure and reduces impostor feelings among team members.