{"id":1956,"date":"2023-05-24T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eptura.wpengine.com\/?p=1956"},"modified":"2024-09-25T10:04:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T14:04:17","slug":"how-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/how-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"How to overcome Imposter Syndrome\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you feel self-doubt when it comes to your work? Or experience feelings of phoniness \u2013 like you\u2019re a fraud \u2013 and often wonder if you even deserve your job? If yes, you aren\u2019t alone.<\/p>\n

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Imposter syndrome in the workplace is a real thing. The truth is, whether you know it or not, most of your coworkers feel the same way.<\/p>\n

82% of people<\/a> deal with imposter syndrome at work. An employee\u2019s talent and success aren\u2019t enough to eliminate feeling like an imposter. In fact, 70% of successful professionals said they felt like imposters at some point in their careers.<\/p>\n

What is imposter syndrome in the workplace?<\/h2>\n

The imposter syndrome, also known as the imposter phenomenon or imposter experience, refers to self-doubt about our work accomplishments. We may feel like imposters when we believe we don\u2019t deserve our jobs and success. Consequently, we feel like a fraud in the workplace.<\/p>\n

The Imposter Phenomenon was first identified in the late 1970s. This term was coined by researchers Pauline Clance and Suzanna Imes in their study. The study was entitled “The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

The term “impostor phenomenon” is used to describe an intense feeling of being an intellectual phony. It is especially common among high-achieving women.<\/p>\n

Initial research concentrated on women with PhDs in different areas. Subsequent studies, however, showed that male professionals also experienced imposter syndrome. A recent study found that 90% of women and 80% of men experience imposter syndrome.<\/p>\n

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Carolyn Herfurth<\/a> is the co-founder of the Imposter Syndrome Institute. She explains that Imposter Syndrome is a belief held by millions of people globally. They feel they are not as talented, intelligent, capable, or qualified as others think they are.<\/p>\n

The fascinating thing is that these feelings exist despite all the evidence of our accomplishments. This evidence includes diplomas, awards, business growth, and promotion.<\/p>\n

Common signs of imposter syndrome<\/h2>\n

Though imposter syndrome is far from new, it is gaining much more traction as of late. Professionals now identify what it is and its most common signs.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re most likely experiencing the imposter phenomenon if you:<\/p>\n