How can you overcome imposter syndrome in diverse environments?

“The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.” - Bertrand Russell So here is my point, if you harbour an imposter syndrome, you are in a good space. Having said that, the greatest inhibitor of feeling like an imposter in a group is that it can hinder you from asking questions. That stage can spell dooms day. So stay curious and leverage your imposter syndrome as positive stress to learn more and enhance your knowledge. Remember if you feel like an imposter, you are at least honest with yourselves. But watch out for that feeling to spread its tentacles and hold you back from asking questions. Never let that happen.

For a long time, I grappled with imposter syndrome. Initially, it stemmed from lacking a college degree while managing multiple financial institutions. Transitioning to public service only heightened it, surrounded by seasoned government professionals. My triggers were always my perceived inadequacies—lack of experience and degrees. Yet, I overlooked my strengths and transferable skills. Understanding and showcasing your value is crucial. It transformed my career, propelling me forward despite my initial insecurities. Don't underestimate yourself; acknowledge your worth and forge ahead.

Entender suas dificuldades e suas fortalezas faz parte do processo de desenvolvimento pessoal. Todos temos receios, medos, isso é normal. Devemos nos aceitar. Mas n?o podemos deixar que esses sentimentos nos paralisem. Por isso, o autoconhecimento é essencial.

I agree with Annie, it starts with open acknowledgement that Imposter Syndrome exists and can affect anyone. As the CEO of a charity with an amazing and highly skilled and creative team, I openly acknowledge my own feelings and we discuss how we feel both as a team and one to one. It's all too easy to quickly dismiss our successes and our individual skills in a search for the elusive perfection we often strive for. But it is important to really allow ourselves and one another to celebrate what we achieve and what makes us unique. Make sure you actively support your team (and yourself) to challenge any negative thoughts and prioritise not being perfect, but being human.

Superar el síndrome del impostor es un desafío, pero hay estrategias que puedes emplear - Reconoce y Acepta tus Logros: Anota tus éxitos y logros. A menudo, las personas con síndrome del impostor tienden a minimizar sus éxitos. Tómate el tiempo para reconocer y aceptar tus logros. - Habla Abiertamente al Respecto: Comparte tus sentimientos con colegas, amigos o mentores de confianza. Descubrir que otros también han experimentado el síndrome del impostor puede ayudarte a sentirte menos solo y a obtener perspectivas valiosas. - Cambia tu Diálogo Interno: Identifica y desafía pensamientos negativos. Cambia las afirmaciones autodestructivas por pensamientos positivos y realistas.

In a culture in which "fake it until you make it" is used as a professional motto, it impacts how individuals, specifically women and women of color constantly doubt their capabilites. I have learned to embrace Michelle Poler' way of thinking: "Believe it until you become it". Find support from mentors, sponsors, your own board of advisors. Regardless of your tenure in whatever industry or job you find yourself in, there is a value on what you have to offer.

Me dedico full-time, desde 2007, al Desarrollo de Habilidades, con especial foco en el tema "Ventas" y todo lo que se relaciona con los factores que, dentro del contexto del capital humano, impactan positivamente los resultados comerciales de un Equipo o de las personas. Desde el inicio he entendido la importancia de la Actitud y cómo esta se "decide" diariamente. Es así que, como esté comprobado científicamente, el "creerte tu cuento" es un factor que va desencadenando logros los que, uno sobre el otro, van generando más confianza en uno mismo, con la que mi sistema de creencias se fortalece todo el tiempo. Si creo firmemente en mi empresa, en mi producto y en mí ... eso lo voy a trasmitir. Y los NO que reciba sólo serán "no ... por ahora"

Superar a síndrome do impostor é um processo gradual que exige autocompaix?o, persistência e mudan?a de perspectiva. N?o existe uma fórmula mágica. Desenvolva a Autoconsciência, reflita sobre suas habilidades, talentos, experiências e realiza??es para ter uma vis?o mais clara de suas capacidades. Você possui pontos fortes e fracos, como qualquer pessoa, e que isso n?o define seu valor como profissional ou como ser humano. Celebre suas conquistas, grandes e pequenas, para internalizar seu sucesso e fortalecer sua confian?a.

Dans un premier temps, il pourrait être intéressant d'identifier les éléments qui me font sentir ainsi. Ensuite, prenez le temps d'accepter que c'est là, que c'est un sentiment réel qui est à l'intérieur de vous. Par la suite, prenez le temps de revisiter vos succès et compétences qui vous ont permis d'accéder au r?le que vous assumez. Associez les succès, les compétences a vos préoccupations afin de minimiser les impacts de votre ressenti actuel. Finalement, Prenez le temps de développer une stratégie en combinant ces éléments ensembles. Si vous y êtes arrivé par le passé, à quelques nuances près, alors pourquoi pas!

Finding mentor's is a key requirement. Sometimes we can be stuck inside our own heads and it's difficult to adjust our way of thinking. Getting an external party to act as a sounding board and give you a different perspective can help to adjust your mindset and ultimately thrive. It's important to take feedback and learnings on board to broaden your ever evolving skill sets.

Uma coisa que achei útil na minha jornada foi encontrar mentores e pares em que pudesse confiar e realizar sess?es de trocas de conhecimento e experiências valiosas. Busque por algum líder inspirador, pares que fazem a diferen?a na sua empresa ou rede de contatos e tente conhecer mais sobre seus hábitos. Normalmente, essas lideran?as te mostrar?o que o esfor?o persistente, o aprendizado com os erros e humildade est?o como base para a grande maioria deles. Exercite e evolua nesses 3 pilares de forma consistente, com o apoio de feedbacks e isso lhe trará confian?a e auto estima que lhe deixar?o afastado da síndrome do impostor.

From a professional perspective one way of overcoming imposter syndrome is by joining the relevant professional body for your industry and talking to your peers about the challenges you are facing in your role. Nine times out of ten they would have faced the same issues as you and discussing it will uncover the fact that the way you are approaching it is the correct way. Alternatively receiving advice on how to further enhance your way of thinking also comes out as part of this process as well. Getting involved in your professional communities is one of the best ways to overcome #impostersyndrome.

Sometimes asking for help is a very difficult thing to do for people who have been self reliant up to that point, having the feeling that they are alone and have to do it alone. I was like that, it was an unconscious pattern that I didn’t know I had ( until I did), but that left me completely closed for help and uncoachable. So have a good look at yourself to see whether you have a pattern like this aswell. It is only when I unraveled it, things started to change and improve for me. One of the results it had for me was buying online courses but NOT doing anything with it. Do you recognize that too. Or signing up for a workshop and not showing up? Familiar?

I've embraced the concept of a "Personal Board of Directors," seeking diverse perspectives & feedback from trusted individuals. Here's why it works: Solicited Feedback: By actively seeking feedback, am more open and receptive to constructive criticism. Trusted Relationships: Engaging with trusted individuals allows me to feel comfortable & at ease in discussions. Open Communication: Knowing that I've invited feedback fosters an environment of open & honest communication. Willingness to Listen: Being receptive to feedback enables me to listen attentively & consider different perspectives. Mutual Understanding: Both parties understand.. feedback is given with good intentions, allowing candid discussions without fear of judgment or resentment

It is needed to seek support. If you are doing new, It may feel like you are alone and making you to the alone consideration. Go and ask like-minded people for feedback, they will mentor you. If you do a new thing and having it in a different circle makes you down. Example You are doing technology and encircle yourself with different surrounding makes you alone , do encircle with your set of people. It boosts your confidence

En tant qu'Ambassadrice de #IAmRemarkable, j'ai consacré mon temps à former des individus de divers horizons, en mettant l'accent sur les personnes issues de groupes minoritaires. J'ai eu l'occasion de rencontrer +500 personnes de différentes origines, toutes confrontées à des niveaux variables du syndrome de l'imposteur. Le véritable secret pour surmonter ce défi réside entre autres dans la connaissance de soi, en réalisant une analyse SWOT et en établissant un plan d'action SMART, il est possible de capitaliser sur ses valeurs et ses forces, tout en travaillant sur les faiblesses qui peuvent constituer des obstacles sur le chemin Pro/Perso. Se faire accompagner par des coachs ou mentors s'avére bénéfique pour se développer.

Tu diversidad no es un impedimento o ser un token para ser contratado, recuerda el perfil del puesto en el que estas y las exigencias del mismo, concéntrate en lo qu ese espera de ti y cumple con las expectativas, evita los sesgos de diversidad especialmente contigo mismo.

People are unique and different. Success and achievement looks different for everyone. Instead of comparing yourself to others, look at your own past. See how you can improve your skills. Celebrate every tiny step forward. This is a success for you, personally. This is your life and you a in charge of the destination you take.

I actually experienced this when teammates strongly suggested I learn to talk differently, to elevate my authentic voice to attract a different type person. That is when I realized I didn't belong in that environment. I became acutely aware of who I am, what I stand for and how strongly I held my morals and ethics close to my daily actions.

Every being has something unique: their mind. Mind is the total of experiences/impressions leading to the experience of your world. This vision of the world adds to other visions into a collective experience that is of value to anyone in it. So instead of wanting to copy others in what you think you should add, do the opposite: add your version (especially if you are focussed on helping others) and be proud of it. Your mind is usually what people are attracted to...you bring something they don't have.

Celebrating the small achievements gives you confidence It gives you to improve the positive reinforcement on you ,it will make you feel for your efforts ,you have accomplished

A Síndrome do Impostor decorre do permanente receio que temos de fracassar. No mundo corporativo somos submetidos a competi??es e compara??es o tempo todo. Ent?o, é muito comum o receio de n?o estarmos devidamente preparados. Identificar nossos pontos fracos, seja por autoavalia??o ou por meio de feedback, é o requisito inicial para come?armos a mudan?a de mentalidade e buscarmos o aperfei?oamento e a seguran?a necessários para superar a sensa??o desconfortável de incapacidade e despreparo. Contar com o apoio de profissionais mais experientes, como mentores, é uma ferramenta de grande ajuda para constru??o da forma??o e do sucesso profissional.

We never actually feel that our achievements are ‘ours’ no matter how hard we or work for them. However knowing where we have succeeded and appreciating it will give us an amazing boost in our fight against the end goal. Every little motivation is a step forward towards our success over a consistent job result.

I think we need to first agree that people hardly become successful by mistake. Have you ever met an accident success? Like you meet someone who is so successful and you ask them, “how did you do it?” And they go like, “ OMG! I didn’t even realize I’m successful already” quite difficult. We need to first realize that for every accolade we have got, we deserve it! No way, we have gotten here by luck, chance and coincidence, even if you didn’t pay the price yourself, someone must have done it on your behalf and that’s fine!!! It’s okay. This understanding will help us re-evaluate our lives and help us celebrate those little wins . You have to be comfortable with seeing how far you have come, how much effort you have out into this.

Celebrate yourself . Those little wins matter. Do things that you love doing. Cultivate a positive mindset and not a fixed one.

Al decir “tengo el síndrome del impostor” suele hablarse del aspecto laboral pero los signos de sobre esfuerzo, autocrítica, insatisfacción, miedo al fracaso se manifiestan también en otros roles. En el plano laboral y como líder, si reconocemos que lo tenemos debemos tomar acción tanto en nosotros como con el equipo ya que se verá afectado ante las inseguridades y/o insatisfacciones del líder. Pero qué acciones implementar por ejemplo, desarrollar espacios seguros y abiertos psicológicamente, reconocimiento de los logros propios y del equipo; algo más elaborado y con soporte de las áreas de RRHH: desarrollar programa de mentoría, coaching, grupos de soporte, considero que estas actividades además fortalecerán la cultura de la organización.

Imposter syndrome is a feeling of being a runner up & not a winner in every race of life, whilst you yourself being the judge of the race. I know this is crazy, but it does carry a lot of relevance if we slightly change the perspective. Imagine, I know I have been working well & have been delivering tasks perfectly, but at the time of being rewarded I fall under a self doubt like did I do a complete justice to the task!? Or did I miss onto any block of the puzzle!? But this feeling would turn out to be extremely helpful if you turn the table around. You would tend to double check the work you did, try & get even more consistency at your work and strive to be the perfect of ‘your definition’. And this is what will help you get up the ladder.

Imposter syndrome comes when you say stuff that you know you haven't backed by facts. When you give advice on subjects or topics that you've never experienced yourself, but rather heard or read somewhere. The imposter feeling comes from uncertainty and doubt. If you've done X, achieved Y, and concluded Z, and you describe that - you won't feel like an imposter. It is factual. It is real. It is done, by you. Now it is a part of your identity and it feels normal. So, before you speak, go do.

One thing I find extremely helpful is to build a support network of friends, family, or mentors who can provide encouragement and perspective. They mean will, will be honest with you and most importantly encourage you to shine and sparkle. Always remember that overcoming imposter syndrome is a journey, and be patient with yourself as you navigate towards greater self-acceptance and confidence - towards the limelight.

Triggers have roots in lies on our personal worth and sense of safety and defenselessness we were taught to believe in childhood. Remember. They are lies. However, we revert back to what is familiar especially when we are under stress. Stressors can be positive or negative. Examples include being challenged, bullied, tired and even being promoted. All can mess with our sense of safety and self-worth. Recognizing these are lies, false beliefs as well as looking for actual evidence on our history of accomplishments, hard work, recognitions, certifications all can help us replace lies with truth and get us back to reality where we are safe again.