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):
What If You Could Ditch Imposter Syndrome In The Next 4 Weeks...
... creating high-impact, low-effort changes in your life...
in ways that are so easy, you'll barely notice you’re doing them...
using just your commuting dead-time?
Even if you've been secretly running Imposter Syndrome for years?
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
Are You Stuck On The Praise-Criticism Rollercoaster? [Episode 045]
Are you stuck on the praise-criticism rollercoaster? And what role might Imposter Syndrome be playing for you [Read More]
How Toxic Teammates Trigger Imposter Syndrome [Episode 44]
How do toxic teammates trigger Imposter Syndrome?This is for you if you figure you've generally got Imposter [Read More]
How To Tell If Your Company Is A Secret Breeding-Ground For Imposter Syndrome [Episode 043]
How can you tell if your company is a secret breeding ground for Imposter Syndrome? This episode [Read More]
Imposter Syndrome & The Curse of Comparisonitis [Episode 042]
Imposter Syndrome and the curse of comparisonitis! This is for you if you ever catch yourself doom-scrolling [Read More]
How to speak up with your ideas, even if you’re secretly scared you’ll sound stupid. [Episode 041]
We're talking about how to speak up with your idea, even if you're secretly scared you'll sound [Read More]
But Surely I Need Imposter Syndrome To Succeed? [Episode 040]
Surely everyone should have Imposter Syndrome, because if you don't, it means you're not pushing yourself hard [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.”
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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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