?? Dealing with My Imposter Syndrome
Adrian Tan
LinkedIn Top Noise | Author of 'No More Bosses: The Journey to Sustainable Self-Employment' | Host of The Adrian Tan Show | Fractional CMO for HR Tech
Hey friends,
I'm at the tail end of publishing my next book. In case you missed it, it is about self-employment and drawing lessons from my journey to show you how you can achieve yours.?
It's called 'No More Bosses: The Journey To Sustainable Self-Employment'
I just submitted the 5th edit to the manuscript. This should be the last or the last-second round to go.
Never knew book publishing could be so intense.
Still, this would proudly go into my bucket list.
Stay tuned for the release date once I hear from my publisher.
If you don’t start teaching them to be autonomous at 7 they will be living with you at 37. - Eric Barker
This week's edition
???Dealing with My Imposter Syndrome
?? Dr. Cecelia Herbert Unveils the Secrets of Employee Experience
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?? Dealing with My?Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever doubted your own abilities?
Perhaps that is just a Tuesday for you. Unsure of your capabilities to deal with the things that are right in front of you.
Or maybe a new project that was assigned to you. Something that you never done before.?
You are constantly thinking: "Oh my god. Where do I even begin? People are going to find out I'm a fraud."
Congratulations.
You are part of a club that includes a list of luminaries and celebrities.?
They include:
The list goes on.
This feeling came to me recently as I was selected as?one of ETHRWorld Southeast Asia HR Influencers List 2024.
I wonder how much longer it would take for them to realise that I have not spend a single official minute as a HR.
Granted I did perform that function when I was running my own business.?
But I also perform toilet cleaning duties too because we don't have money to outsource or hire someone else to do it.
Let's get to the definition of?Imposter syndrome.
Imposter syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon or impostorism, is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud."?
Despite external evidence of their competence, those experiencing this syndrome do not believe they deserve their success, attributing it to luck, timing, or deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent than they perceive themselves to be.?
This syndrome can stem from and result in strained personal relationships and hinder individuals from achieving their full potential
How Imposter Syndrome Affects People
Imposter syndrome can significantly impact an individual's mental health and overall well-being. Some of the key effects include:
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Further research (which includes a single prompt in Perplexity) reveals that while?imposter syndrome is not recognised as a formal mental disorder, there are strategies to overcome these feelings:
Outside of speaking to a therapist, I?am attempting these strategies. It may take more efforts to overcome decades of?Imposter syndrome but it is a good start.
One thing I?did was to examine the things I can?do with ease now. E.g. public speaking, appearing on camera, hosting a podcast.
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Years ago, my imposter syndrome would kicked in in my attempts of them.
Now it is just another weekday assignment.
Just like practising gratitude, it requires intentional reminder to oneselves.
Blend that into the facts that even Einstein can have imposter syndrome, it isn't unique to some.?
Perhaps that is the sign of growth as we continue to traverse into the paths of unknowns.
And that is how we know we are growing and levelling up.
?? Podcast
130 – Dr. Cecelia Herbert Unveils the Secrets of Employee Experience
Are you curious about the factors that shape the employee experience and its impact on organizations?
Join us on this episode where we dive into the fascinating world of employee engagement, management, and the repercussions of poor EX scores.
Our special guest, Qualtrics Dr Cecelia Herbert ?? , a renowned organizational psychologist and principal behavioural scientist, provides valuable insights and expertise gained from years of experience supporting organizations across Asia.
In this episode, Dr. Herbert explains the intricacies of employee experience, sharing valuable knowledge about its definition, key metrics, and its role in driving productivity and team effectiveness.
Discover the significance of employee engagement as a hero metric, and understand the three crucial components that contribute to a positive employee experience.
But what happens when employee experience scores stall?
Dr. Herbert unveils the reasons behind this phenomenon, debunking common misconceptions and shedding light on the true nature of these metrics. Is it solely due to the ongoing struggle between remote work and office presence, or are there other underlying factors at play?
Get ready to uncover the data-driven insights and trends that shape employee experiences, not only in Singapore but globally.
Join us as we embark on an enlightening journey with Dr. Cecelia Herbert, unravelling the mysteries of employee experience and discovering the strategies for building a thriving and engaged workforce.
Don’t miss out on this thought-provoking conversation that will revolutionize your understanding of employee experience management.
Work It - Why your company needs an AI strategy now
Not a day goes by without some news about generative artificial intelligence, particularly, its impact on jobs.?
Nick Eayrs from Databricks, an AI and data company, unpacks exactly how jobs will be affected and whose responsibility it is to be prepared.
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The voice dictate over typing is a hurdle to cross due to muscle memory. But it may be one worth getting used to given the ease of use.
Given the amount of hallucination from most LLMs, Perplexity is a breath of fresh air. And Superhuman AI newsletter dropped a dead-simple prompt that anyone can use to speed up whatever report/blog/essay you are working on.
If your work involved setting up events (like mine), you will love Luma. It is like Eventbrite made easier. If you already have your visual assets and copywriting, you can create a page in less than 5 mins.
You can send out invites, schedule reminders and even use the Luma app to check in your guests on actual day.
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