TED Talks Daily How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit | Mike Cannon-Brookes
Nov 26, 2019
In this engaging talk, Mike Cannon-Brookes, entrepreneur and CEO, shares his humorous and relatable experiences with impostor syndrome. He discusses how self-doubt can be transformed into a source of strength, encouraging listeners to embrace their feelings of inadequacy. Cannon-Brookes reveals how many high achievers, despite their accomplishments, grapple with the fear of being exposed as frauds. He offers insights on leveraging these feelings for personal growth, turning insecurities into a powerful catalyst for success.
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Atlassian's Humble Beginnings
- Mike Cannon-Brookes started Atlassian with Scott Farquhar straight out of university with no business experience.
- Their initial goals were simply to avoid traditional jobs and suits.
Imposter Syndrome and Success
- Despite achieving considerable success, Mike Cannon-Brookes often feels like he doesn't know what he's doing.
- This feeling, persistent for 15 years, is known as imposter syndrome.
Early Career Imposter Moments
- Cannon-Brookes shares examples of feeling like an imposter, such as interviewing an HR manager without HR experience.
- He also mentions faking expertise in board meetings and early business dealings.