About this Book
Impostor syndrome affects about 70% of people, even successful ones like Tom Hanks and Sheryl Sandberg, leading to anxiety and depression. Psychologists Lisa and Richard Orbé-Austin propose a 3 C's strategy Clarify, Choose, and Create to combat it. Understanding personal stories and triggers is crucial, along with steps like sharing feelings and recognizing achievements. Breaking free from roles like the Helper or the Failure Avoider is vital, and building a support network is key. The Orbé-Austins offer valuable insights and strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome.
2020
Self-Help
09:29 Min
Conclusion
6 Key Points
Conclusion
In conquering Impostor Syndrome, self-awareness, strategic planning, and a supportive network are crucial. From recognizing achievements to accepting diverse roles, individuals must prioritize self-care and surround themselves with mentors and cheerleaders to promote long-term success and resilience.
Abstract
Impostor syndrome affects about 70% of people, even successful ones like Tom Hanks and Sheryl Sandberg, leading to anxiety and depression. Psychologists Lisa and Richard Orbé-Austin propose a 3 C's strategy Clarify, Choose, and Create to combat it. Understanding personal stories and triggers is crucial, along with steps like sharing feelings and recognizing achievements. Breaking free from roles like the Helper or the Failure Avoider is vital, and building a support network is key. The Orbé-Austins offer valuable insights and strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome.
Key Points
- Impostor syndrome affects successful individuals, causing self-doubt and fear of being exposed as fraud.
- Men may avoid challenges, while women often work extra hard to suppress impostor feelings.
- Marginalized individuals may face additional challenges due to skepticism about their qualifications.
- To overcome impostor syndrome, use the 3 C's Strategy: Clarify, Choose, Create.
- Recognize and celebrate your achievements, and acknowledge your strengths.
- Establish boundaries, prioritize self-care, and build a support network to overcome impostor syndrome.
Summary
Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome affects many successful individuals, causing them to doubt their achievements and fear being exposed as frauds. Approximately 70% of people experience this psychological mismatch between their competence and self-image.
Men with impostor syndrome often avoid challenging situations and compare themselves to less skilled colleagues to reduce anxiety. However, this can hinder their career growth. Women, on the other hand, tackle challenging roles and work extra hard to suppress their impostor feelings, but they might not feel satisfied with their performance.
Marginalized community members might face additional challenges, as they may encounter skepticism about their qualifications from the majority community. Companies emphasizing their diversity in public relations can unintentionally reinforce these doubts.
3 C's Strategy
Impostor syndrome can lead to anxiety and depression, pushing people to overwork or aim for perfection to hide their feelings of inadequacy. It can also cause hesitation in negotiating, networking, seeking promotions, and setting career goals. To beat
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