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In this video I share 5 research-based tips on how to manage your imposter syndrome. If you’re constantly feeling a lack of confidence about your abilities, doubting yourself, feeling like you don’t deserve your job - despite a strong track record of performance - then you’re likely suffering from imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome has been described as the persistent belief that you don’t deserve your success and that your achievement is the result of others, luck or timing. While imposter syndrome is an irrational fear, it can rob you of your agency and potential. So addressing it is important not only for your career success, but also for your happiness. Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? What strategy works best for you?  You can read the my Yahoo feature on Imposter Syndrome here: https://au.sports.yahoo.com/overcome-imposter-syndrome-192850664.html ======= Research Original study that identified the ‘imposter phenomenon’ Clance, P. R., & Imes, S. A. (1978). The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: Dynamics and therapeutic intervention. Psychotherapy, 15(3), 241-247. doi:http://dx.doi.org.weblib.lib.umt.edu:8080/10.1037/h0086006 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Adults Chapman, A. (2017). Using the assessment process to overcome Imposter Syndrome in mature students. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 41(2), 112-119. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Russell, R. (2017). On overcoming imposter syndrome. Academic Medicine, 92(8), 1070. LaDonna, K. A., Ginsburg, S., & Watling, C. (2018). “Rising to the level of your incompetence”: what physicians’ self-assessment of their performance reveals about the imposter syndrome in medicine. Academic Medicine, 93(5), 763-768. Mullangi, S., & Jagsi, R. (2019). Imposter syndrome: treat the cause, not the symptom. Jama, 322(5), 403-404. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Women Crawford, J. T. (2021). Imposter Syndrome for Women in Male Dominated Careers. Hastings Women’s Law Journal, 32(2), 26. ========== 🚀FREE TRAINING– Career Clarity: https://www.shadezahrai.com/cct-registration To find out more about Shadé, visit the website: https://www.shadezahrai.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadezahrai/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadezahrai • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadezahraispeaker • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadezahrai

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In this video I share 5 research-based tips on how to manage your imposter syndrome. If you’re constantly feeling a lack of confidence about your abilities, doubting yourself, feeling like you don’t deserve your job - despite a strong track record of performance - then you’re likely suffering from imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome has been described as the persistent belief that you don’t deserve your success and that your achievement is the result of others, luck or timing. While imposter syndrome is an irrational fear, it can rob you of your agency and potential. So addressing it is important not only for your career success, but also for your happiness. Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? What strategy works best for you? You can read the my Yahoo feature on Imposter Syndrome here: https://au.sports.yahoo.com/overcome-imposter-syndrome-192850664.html ======= Research Original study that identified the ‘imposter phenomenon’ Clance, P. R., & Imes, S. A. (1978). The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: Dynamics and therapeutic intervention. Psychotherapy, 15(3), 241-247. doi:http://dx.doi.org.weblib.lib.umt.edu:8080/10.1037/h0086006 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Adults Chapman, A. (2017). Using the assessment process to overcome Imposter Syndrome in mature students. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 41(2), 112-119. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Russell, R. (2017). On overcoming imposter syndrome. Academic Medicine, 92(8), 1070. LaDonna, K. A., Ginsburg, S., & Watling, C. (2018). “Rising to the level of your incompetence”: what physicians’ self-assessment of their performance reveals about the imposter syndrome in medicine. Academic Medicine, 93(5), 763-768. Mullangi, S., & Jagsi, R. (2019). Imposter syndrome: treat the cause, not the symptom. Jama, 322(5), 403-404. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Women Crawford, J. T. (2021). Imposter Syndrome for Women in Male Dominated Careers. Hastings Women’s Law Journal, 32(2), 26. ========== 🚀FREE TRAINING– Career Clarity: https://www.shadezahrai.com/cct-registration To find out more about Shadé, visit the website: https://www.shadezahrai.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:

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In this episode of Dr. Shadé Zahrai, featuring Dr. Shadé Zahrai, 5 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome | Shadé Zahrai explores five research-backed tactics to overcome imposter syndrome and thrive Imposter syndrome is framed as a persistent, illogical fear that you don’t deserve success and that achievements are due to luck or timing.

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