Inhibiting the impostor
summary
Claims 70% of people experience impostor feelings and a 10-question yes/no quiz flags it at 4+; concrete examples include deleting a celebratory post, spiraling down Wikipedia links while overpreparing, or doing chores and watching cat videos instead of working. Describes the impostor cycle (overprepare or procrastinate → attribute success to effort or luck), roots in childhood and toxic workplaces, and practical steps that are used: SMART goals, keep a track record, mentor others to shift focus and reduce the cycle.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction and overview
- 1:06What is imposter syndrome
- 5:39Types of imposter syndrome
- 15:57Origins of imposter syndrome
- 18:06Workplace impact
- 19:32Self-assessment test
- 22:20Why there’s no simple fix
- 23:02Practical coping strategies
- 30:51Speak up and share
- 33:41Q&A
