Those who experience imposter syndrome often believe they are inferior to others or have faked their way into positions despite impressive accomplishments. Up to 70% of both women and men, especially high-achievers, experience imposter syndrome at some point in their career. This false belief system leads some people to self-sabotage, turn down career and growth opportunities, and limit their own career trajectories. Join instructor Carolyn Goerner as she explains the different types of imposter syndrome and shares constructive ways you can begin to overcome this negative thought cycle.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the reality of imposter syndrome in the professional realm.
- Define imposter syndrome.
- Recognize the causes of imposter syndrome.
- Examine at what potential times imposter syndrome can occur.
- Determine the impact imposter syndrome can have on a person's job performance.
- Identify the different types of imposter syndrome.
- Explain how collecting the facts can be a strategy of dealing with imposter syndrome.
- Examine how reframing negative thoughts can be a strategy for dealing with imposter syndrome.
- Recognize why having conversations about the impact imposter syndrome can have in the professional realm is important.
- Issuing Organization: LinkedIn Learning
- Issue Date: February 22, 2025
- Credential ID: 2377658861ad4a0405cfc19a050053ebb44a7f4c91c0c7143e8e95c6310a67fd
- Credential URL: Course Completed
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
False belief system leads some people to self-sabotage, turn down career and growth opportunities, and limit career trajectories. Join Carolyn Goerner as she explains the types of imposter syndrome and shares constructive ways you can begin to overcome.
Last Updated: February 28, 2025
