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4 Ways to Battle theImpostor Syndrome
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Kim MeningerExecutive Coach & Career [email protected]
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You’ve been asked to take on a new challenge.
You immediately feel excited and honored to be selected for the
opportunity.
But, anxiety quickly kicks in and feelings of self-doubt begin to
emerge.
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You tell yourself:
“I’m not qualified for this. At any moment,others will realize that I’m a fraud.”
What you’re experiencingis the impostor syndrome.
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Impostor Syndrome
The impostor syndrome is a social psychology term used to describe the sense that your
accomplishments or opportunities are unwarranted.
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“Symptoms” of Impostor Syndrome
If you’re an executive struggling with the impostor syndrome, you:• Feel like a fraud.• Believe you’ve deceived others about your
abilities.• Worry that you will soon be exposed.
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• Many executives struggle with the impostor syndrome at one time or another.
• It’s most common among high performers – those who actually are qualified to do the job.
• It can be useful, driving us to work harder and be more competitive in our roles.
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If the impostor syndrome is disruptive to you, here are four ways to battle it.
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1. Ensure that expectations are clear• Increased responsibility is exciting, but
also anxiety provoking.
• A great source of anxiety is lack of clarity about what’s expected of you.
• In any new situation, understand your executive team’s goals, expectations, and challenges.
• Ensure that you are armed with as much information as possible before getting started.
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2. Focus on Your Strengths• Most of us take our strengths and talents for
granted and focus on our weaknesses instead.
• When feeling insecure, take inventory of your strengths/accomplishments.
– What differentiates you from others?
• This will boost your confidence and de-emphasize areas where you’re not as strong.
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3. Leverage your resources.• You have a highly
powerful skill set, but you can’t do everything.
• When the pressure is on, it can be hard to give up control or delegate to others.
• To successfully achieve your goals, though, you’ll need a strong team.
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4. Seek External Feedback
• If you’re unsure about your performance, seek immediate feedback.
• Ask your leadership team and trusted colleagues for input.
• Regular feedback will help you identify and address issues early in the process.
• Positive feedback will increase your confidence.
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Experiencing Impostor Syndrome?• Recognize that this is a very
normal experience.
• Most highly successful executives have felt this way at some point during their careers.
• If you’re struggling, apply these four steps.
• And if you still need support, contact me for help with a personalized strategy.
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