Episode #22: Knock, knock. Who‘s There? Imposter Syndrome

Distinguished degrees hanging on the wall, shiny medals draped over the pictures that captured the moment, numerous awards lining the shelves, all legitimately achieved and certainly a visual sign of one’s success. Yet internally, some individuals have a hard time believing that this success is deserved. We know this as Impostor Syndrome.

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References:

Clance, Pauline. (1985). The Imposter Phenomenon: Overcoming the Fear That Haunts Your Success. Peachtree Publishing Ltd. 

Cuddy, Amy. (2015). Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Back Bay Books/Little, Brown and Company.

Young, Valerie. (2011). The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It. Crown Publishing Group.