Dr Jill Stoddard, psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker, discusses her book 'Imposter No More' and how she overcame self-doubt and imposterism. Topics include different types of imposterism, the experiences of marginalized groups, recommendations for future research, and the power of vulnerability and self-compassion in overcoming imposter syndrome.
Imposterism is a normal part of the human experience and should not be pathologized.
Utilizing acceptance and being comfortable with discomfort can empower individuals to overcome imposterism and pursue their goals.
Deep dives
The Imposter Phenomenon and Society's Response
The podcast episode discusses the imposter phenomenon, which was first coined by clinical psychologists in the late 70s. Originally thought to only affect high-achieving women, it is now understood to occur in up to 70% of people. The episode delves into the societal response to the imposter phenomenon, highlighting how it has been rebranded as a syndrome, potentially due to sexism. It emphasizes that imposterism is a normal part of the human experience and should not be pathologized.
The Journey of Writing 'Imposter No More'
The podcast episode explores the journey of Dr. Jill Stoddard, a psychologist and author, in writing her book 'Imposter No More.' It shares how the idea for the book emerged after a successful panel discussion on imposterism. The episode also discusses the different types of imposterism and how Dr. Stoddard utilized her expertise in contextual behavioral science to offer a unique and useful perspective on overcoming self-doubt and imposterism in order to cultivate a successful career.
The Impact of Marginalization and Recommendations for Future Research
The podcast episode delves into the impact of marginalization on imposterism and highlights how individuals from marginalized groups may experience imposterism in different ways. It raises the need for future research that examines imposterism across various marginalized identities. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding the intersectionality of imposterism and the unique challenges faced by individuals who have been told they don't belong in certain spaces.
The Power of Acceptance and Being Comfortable with Discomfort
The podcast episode emphasizes the power of acceptance and being comfortable with discomfort as a means of overcoming imposterism. It encourages listeners to practice getting comfortable with being uncomfortable and to develop willingness to experience challenging emotions. The episode suggests various exercises and practices that can help individuals strengthen their psychological flexibility and make space for discomfort, ultimately empowering them to pursue their goals and aspirations.
Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 31 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.
P-Soupers, It's the second part of my chat with Dr Jill Stoddard, psychologist, author, TEDx speaker and podcaster. Jill's latest book is called, "Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career".
In this episode we start with my review and then you'll hear about how the idea for writing the book emerged after a well received conference panel discussion. We move on to the different types of imposterism and how Jill recognised the importance of the work or life situation and how she could draw upon her expertise in contextual behavioural science to offer something different and useful. Wow - there's so much more that we cover including the experience of marginalised groups, recommendations for future research, the dedication in the book to Leann Harris and Jill's brilliant takeaway.
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