Description
This event will be delivered face-to-face on campus.
Are you worried that one day people will find out that you are not as
good as they think? You are not alone! Impostor syndrome is a common
fear, especially amongst high-achieving, intelligent and talented
professionals. As academia is a place where intelligent, talented high-
achievers congregate, it is no surprise that the imposter syndrome is
such a familiar experience amongst staff in the university sector.
In this session, we will look at what imposter syndrome is, how it shows
up for each of us, and what we can do to overcome this unwelcome feeling
of being inadequate. You will have ample opportunities to think about
your own situations when the impostor syndrome takes hold of you,
identify common patterns and then go on to develop your own personal
strategies to overcome this debilitating feeling.
We will do some simple but effective exercises, through writing,
exploring and thinking – all in a safe and constructive environment.
Please note that this is not a counselling session! Instead, the session
offers a gentle and supportive approach to help us find more effective
coping strategies. You can choose to work on your own or in pairs and
share as much or as little as feels comfortable. To gain as much from
the session as possible, join us with an open mind and plenty of
curiosity to explore this phenomenon.
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