Valerie Young, an internationally recognized expert on the impostor syndrome, and author of The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It, talks with me about how to recognize when the impostor syndrome is getting in your way and how to overcome it when it does.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- The negative impact that the impostor syndrome can have on your career
- The surprising ways in which the impostor syndrome shows up at work
- How expecting to feel confident all the time is getting in your way
Additional Resources:
Website: www.impostorsyndrome.com
Book: The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It. by Valerie Young
Valerie’s previous episode: Episode 6: Wise Words from a Wise Woman
List of Rights: Keep this list handy to counter your impostor feelings. Download it here.