Combating Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome can be a crippling force, particularly for individuals with a growth mindset. However, it’s not about preventing Imposter Syndrome, it’s about building systems to manage it. In this post I dive into strategies that have helped me combat my internal saboteur as I navigate one of the toughest challenges of my career.

The Dreaded Imposter Syndrome

Success can sometimes come with an unexpected cost. The added responsibility of a new role, overachieving, or receiving a lot of public praise can counterintuitively, cause someone to deal with Imposter Syndrome. Keep reading to learn why it’s crucial to overcome Imposter Syndrome in a new role, what the basis of the struggle is, and how to go about fending it off.