overcoming imposter syndrome
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OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME
APPRENTICESHIP
with Caro Griffin
IMPOSTER SYNDROMEThe inability to internalize our accomplishments.
Imposter Syndrome | Overview
RESPONDING TO PRAISE OR COMPLIMENTS
“I was just lucky.”
“Oh, it wasn’t that hard…”
“It was just good timing…”
“Well, I had a good team…”
imposter Syndrome | Overview
DOWNPLAYING CONTRIBUTIONS
“I’m just a beginner but…”
“I don’t know if this is what you meant…”
“I think…”
Imposter Syndrome | Overview
FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT.1.
Nix the diminishing language.
Practice your power poses.
Own your expertise.
Imposter Syndrome | Faking It
RETHINK THE TERM EXPERT.2.
Being an expert doesn’t mean being perfect.
Experts don’t know everything.
Experts aren’t alone in what they know.
Imposter Syndrome | Rethinking Experts
LOOK BACKWARDS.3.
Keep track of your accomplishments.
Teach someone two steps behind you.
Imposter Syndrome | Look Backwards
DO YOUR HOMEWORK.4.
Right now: Add web developer to your Twitter bio.
This week: Practice saying thank you.
From now on: Introduce yourself as a web developer.
Imposter Syndrome | Homework