What Is Imposter Syndrome?
What on earth is Impostor Syndrome? And why does it seem to go away, and then come back to take us by surprise?
Plus why is the 'bridge of coping strategies' (the single most common approach to it) the worst thing you can do?
Do you have Imposter Syndrome? Take my free Imposter Syndrome quiz (it's research-backed and gives you a free personalised action plan):
About Clare Josa
Clare Josa
Author | Speaker | Leadership Mentor
Clare Josa is considered the UK's leading authority on Imposter Syndrome, having spent the past fifteen years working with business leaders to help them to overcome it, as well as leading the landmark 2019 Imposter Syndrome Research Study and publishing her new book: Ditching Imposter Syndrome.
An expert in the neuroscience and psychology of performance, her original training as an engineer, specialising in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, means her approach is grounded in practical common sense, creating breakthroughs not burnout.
She is the author of eight books and has been interviewed by the likes of The Independent, The Daily Telegraph and Radio 4, amongst others. Clare speaks internationally on how to change the world by changing yourself.
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Clare Josa's Latest Articles & Podcast Episodes On Imposter Syndrome
Is “New Year, New You” Overrated? And What’s The One New Year Resolution That Can Unlock All Of The Others? [Episode 026]
We're a couple of weeks into the near year, as I record this episode. And I want [Read More]
Performance Review Anxiety? Try The Woolly Jumper Test!
Got performance review anxiety? Try the woolly jumper test and feel it boost your confidence, even if [Read More]
The 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome
What are the 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome and why are they so important? How do they [Read More]
Can You Cure Imposter Syndrome? [Episode 24]
Can you cure Imposter Syndrome? Or is it something you simply have to learn to cope with? [Read More]
Why There’s No Such Thing As Can’t, But That Doesn’t Mean You Can [Episode 023]
Have you ever beaten yourself up about beating yourself up? Ever told yourself the mantra that there's [Read More]
Three Reasons Why Positive Thinking Sucks – And Why It’s Not Your Fault [Episode 022]
What if positive thinking sucks?'The Secret' tells us that our thoughts create our reality, but what if [Read More]
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“Clare's varied background makes her the ideal person to teach you about Imposter Syndrome. She can take you through logical steps to tame your Inner Critic like no one else.”
Janine Coombes
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“Clare doesn't just share the theory or the science, but shares practical steps to rid yourself of Imposter Syndrome, once and for all. I was very sceptical, but now I'm certainly a believer.”
Ian Anderson Gray
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Ditch Imposter Syndrome In The Next 90 Days
Had enough of lying awake at 3am, worrying that 'they' might find out you're not good enough? That you got to where you are by luck? That you don't know as much as you should?
How about if you could ditch that feeling, in the next 90 days, without pretending, pushing on through, or going to war with your Inner Critic?

"Who am I to do that...?"

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