“It’s no longer about the tasks, it’s more about who you are.”
Impostor Syndrome is a common feeling among high achievers where they worry about being exposed as a fraud. They translate every error, mistake, or experience of not knowing as evidence of being a fake. Around 70% of people have experienced Impostor Syndrome at some point in their lives. This frequently results in individuals feeling the need to cover up and overwork in order to gain approval from others and a sense of security, ultimately leading to burnout and a lack of balance. In this episode, our guest expert Alicia R. McLain explains in detail what "it" is, its triggers, symptoms, and coping behaviors and masks. She also discusses systemic mindsets connected with the term and offers tips on how to turn down the volume of mind chatter that can block your power.
Alicia is an Organizational Transformation & Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience within the software development and IT domains. Her expertise is in the change management aspects of Agile transformation. Alicia coaches, trains, and transforms mid-size to large companies both domestically and internationally. Known as the 'Organizational whisperer', Alicia's focus is on using coaching to build mental fitness, leadership agility, and accountability in organizations and on teams.
In this episode, we discuss:
What imposter syndrome is and what it isn’t
Situations and roles in the workplace that trigger Imposter
The hallmarks of how you manage Imposter Syndrome in an organization
Saboteur voices and nuances that emanate from Imposter Syndrome.
How leaders can be impacted by the impostor cycle
Imposter: Does it affect all genders?
Fear Expression vs Sage expression
Action steps that help with turning down the volume
Responses that make IS worse
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“You may have confidence in some areas and generally about yourself, but you might lack confidence about a new task you started. This lack of confidence is more task-oriented. Imposter syndrome gets into your person and feel like you’re not the right person.”