WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the Workplace Encore: [Ep. 230 - The Shadow of Self-Doubt: Strategies to Help Employees Overcome Imposter Syndrome]
Jan 12, 2026
Join voice and speech coach Tom Bradshaw, leadership expert LindaAnn Rogers, mentorship advocate Emi Barresi, and organizational development pro Dr. Matt Lampe as they explore the labyrinth of imposter syndrome. They share actionable strategies like utilizing mentorship to build professional identity and embracing a culture of vulnerability to normalize feelings of self-doubt among leaders. Learn how to leverage the honeymoon period and self-talk to navigate new roles, plus the power of kindness in combating uncertainty. Confidence can be cultivated!
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What Imposter Phenomenon Is
- Imposter phenomenon is a persistent belief that you don't deserve your role and fear of being found out as a fraud.
- Many high-achievers experience this despite objective evidence of competence.
Counter Doubt With Evidence And Compassion
- Identify objective evidence of your achievements like degrees and past roles to counter self-doubt.
- Give yourself compassion and recognize imposter feelings are common, not a personal failure.
Fake It Till You Become It
- 'Fake it till you become it' encourages practicing role behaviors until they feel authentic.
- List applicable skills and ask others what they see to close your internal-external perception gap.