Impostor Syndrome: What It Is and How to Overcome It

Course Overview

Do you ever get a nagging feeling that you’re a fraud? A feeling like you don’t deserve your accomplishments, you’ll never be “good enough,” and it’s only a matter of time before people find out? That feeling, while isolating, is common. And it has a name: impostor syndrome.

Impostor syndrome is a type of chronic self-doubt that causes us to feel like we’re inadequate, despite evidence showing otherwise. The result is that we become our own worst enemy – selling ourselves short and hurting our workplace performance. So, what does it take to overcome impostor syndrome?

In this course, you’ll learn to define impostor syndrome and determine whether it’s something you’re experiencing. Then, you’ll learn how impostor syndrome holds you back as well as six strategies to face your insecurities head-on.

Unique Features of the Course

• Interactive Course
• Scenario(s)
• Video(s)
• Knowledge Check(s)
• Quiz

Table to Content

• What Is Impostor Syndrome?
• Impacts of Impostor Syndrome
• 6 Strategies to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
• Knowledge Check
• Summary
• Quiz

Intended audience

This course is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as working professionals from all streams/departments/functions.