Imposter Syndrome

What is imposter syndrome and how does it affect us?

Imposter syndrome is a sense of self-doubt despite evident success. This is accompanied by a persisetant fear of being 'found out'. People who experience imposter syndrome often feel that they do not deserve that achievement and attribute them to luck.

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Imposter syndrome does not discriminate. It affects people regardless of age, sex, gender, socioeconomic status, skill level or degree of expertise.

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Imposter syndrome can lead to self-doubt, apprehension, anxiety and fear. Therefore, it has the ability to limit risk-taking which limits possible innovation, this prevents us from seizing opportunities for fear of failure, leading us to turn down opportunities which can, inhibit personal & professional growth.