Imposter syndrome shows up as feelings of self-doubt despite having achieved a lot in our lives and our work. We might meet those milestones that we set for ourselves yet we can worry it’s just luck, or that someone will “find out” that we’re not as capable as we should be. We fear being noticed for when we fail to deliver rather than when we achieve. Self-doubt can feel especially intense as a leader, but all leaders can feel this way at some point in their lives. If left unrecognised and if we don’t recognise these feelings, imposter syndrome can quietly shape our attitudes and our behaviours: We can work continuously to “prove” ourselves We can fail to celebrate our successes We can downplay our contribution to delivering solutions We miss out on opportunities because we lack confidence We can keep repeating these patterns of behaviour leading to exhaustion, anxiety even burnout. These behaviours can prevent us from growing personally an...
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