I have spoken to highly accomplished young women and 99.9% of them tells me they struggle with imposter syndrome.
If you listened to any of my podcast episode, this is a question I ask every guest. I ask with the purpose of getting women to own up about this feeling, share their coping mechanism so others can learn from it..
Remember when someone tells you: Wow such a lovely pitch you gave out there or you nailed that presentation but you are afraid to internalize your achievement and you reply with — Oh no it was nothing, yet you didn’t sleep for 3days to finish the presentation and it meant EVERYTHING to you… (That is a sign of Imposter Syndrome)
There are ways to deal with this unworthy feeling, some of it include the realization that:
- Everybody is a work in progress: if it makes you feel better, the queen of England also sufferred from it. It sincerely made me feel better to know.
- Be kind to yourself.
- Remind yourself of the work you put in.
- Surround yourself with positive people.
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As we begin this week, remember to bring your authentic self to the workplace and everything in between…
Show up with the real YOU.
Ask questions if you don’t know. I always say: there is no stupid question anywhere..
Ask for support if you need it: No, it wouldn’t make you seem weak but open to learning..
Your stakeholders can spot a #copy from afar.. Fake it till you make it approach is a wrong advice. I won’t take it, you shouldn’t either.
The workplace is getting increasingly competitive, crossing ethical lines and doing all sorts to get ahead seems like the order of the day, but I will say:
- Owning your skills.
- Showing up 100% with your competencies.
- Continuous self development.
- Remaining true to your values.
Are still top on my list for maintaining authenticity in the workplace.
Be yourself: Everybody else is taken – Oscar Wilde
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