Addressing Imposter Syndrome
summary
Defines impostor syndrome as trouble internalizing accomplishments and gives concrete countermeasures: a quick exercise to text a friend for three strengths, keeping a running log to document accomplishments, practicing specific compliments, and teaching replacement behaviors. Cites data: men apply when meeting 60% of job requirements while women wait until 90%. Offers a workshop format (condensed from 2.5 hours), reports ~50 papers reviewed and over 1,000 workshop participants, and recommends mentoring, removing hidden barriers, and comparing progress to oneself: compare yourself to yesterday.
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chapters (38)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:52Imposter Syndrome
- 1:39Another Growth Opportunity
- 2:05Housekeeping
- 3:30Maria Chloe
- 4:27Definitions
- 5:51Karaoke
- 6:26Have you ever
- 7:11Youre not qualified
- 7:44Audience participation
- 8:45Why does impostor syndrome happen
- 9:09Fake it until you make it
- 9:34Stereotypes
- 10:10Public Critique
- 11:17Cat Litter
- 12:15internalized criticism
- 12:57results of impostor syndrome
- 13:41less promotions fewer challenges
- 15:15its gonna be great
- 16:15its hard to apply
- 17:56results
- 18:28success iceberg
- 19:32watch your words
- 20:58documentation
- 23:31asking questions
- 24:11data
- 25:01mentorship
- 25:33eliminate hidden barriers
- 26:00critique
- 26:51compliments
- 27:06positive compliments
- 29:02change your habits
- 29:40what makes you happy
- 30:14kitten pictures
- 31:10hiring requirements
- 32:09baymax
- 32:39unconditional positive regard
- 32:50exercise
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