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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Most people have felt it at some point: the nagging sense that you don't quite belong, or that it's only a matter of time before someone realises you're not as capable as they think. Even Michelle Obama and Tom Hanks have spoken openly about it.
This guide unpacks the difference between everyday self-doubt and imposter syndrome, the five different ways it tends to show up, and what it actually costs individuals and organisations when it goes unaddressed.
Key takeaways
- What imposter syndrome actually is, how it differs from occasional self-doubt, and how common it really is at work.
- The five types of imposters, from the Perfectionist to the Superhuman, so you can recognise your own pattern.
- The hidden costs of imposter syndrome for individuals and teams, and the coping mechanisms that quietly make things worse rather than better.
