Overcoming Impostor Syndrome

The Imposter Syndrome describes a condition where we feel that we don’t deserve the position or responsibility that we have.  We find it difficult to take pride in our achievements and have the feeling that we are a ‘fraud’. 

It is staggering how many people suffer from the imposter syndrome.  Did you know that Meryl Streep, Albert Einstein and Maya Angelou all suffered from this condition?  It can have a negative effect on your work and the way that you view yourself in the workplace.  It can certainly stop talented people from progressing at work and getting the roles that they are capable of.

People who suffer with Imposter Syndrome may often also suffer from some perfectionism and a fear of failure, but they often forget to think about all the things that they do achieve and all the skills and qualities that they do have. The Imposter Syndrome is the feeling where we feel that we don’t deserve the position of responsibility that we have. Often find it difficult to take pride in our achievements and have the feeling that we are a ‘fraud’.

• What is the imposter syndrome & how does it affect us?
• Is the imposter syndrome affecting your current role and your career path?
• The best ways to tackle the imposter syndrome
• Reminding yourself about your skillset
• How to get support on the journey

We have designed the workshop to be supportive and encouraging to those who have this
type of confidence issue in the workplace. I run the sessions interactively, for example
unmuting those who want to speak and using the chat box for comments and questions.

At the Civil Service College, we tailor our courses to each attendee’s role and organisations, ensuring that each delegate gets the most out of the training. Our courses and trainers are continuously updated and evaluated to ensure that we are always delivering the best service possible.

Key Training Features

Who Can Attend

Learning Outcomes

Key Training Features:

By the end of the session delegates will:

•Understand the Imposter Syndrome and how to deal with it

•Have strategies for dealing with the situations at work which they find challenging

•More clarity about their skills and therefore more confidence in their abilities

•A toolkit for improving and maintaining confidence in the workplace

•An action plan and next steps (and some thinking about how to get support)

Who Can Attend

Individuals at all levels of the organisation who may be struggling with low confidence/lack of self-esteem.  We all have times where we lose track of our skills and capabilities.  This is also suitable for team leaders who want to be able to identify and support individuals within their teams who are suffering from the imposter syndrome.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will gain a clear understanding of what Imposter Syndrome is and will have the opportunity to start thinking through its impact on their behaviour.
• Participants will learn from others who are dealing with similar challenges
• This is a very supportive course and there will be a lot of help given with practical solutions to problems
• Participants will be encouraged to develop a forward look of specific and practical things they can do to improve their confidence at work