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Dr Mary-Clare Race: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome – and Why High Performers Feel It Most

Ever feel like you’re one meeting away from being “found out”? Like your success is a lucky streak that’s about to run dry? You’re experiencing imposter syndrome

Imposter Syndrome Isn’t Just a Women’s Issue – New Research Challenges Common Assumptions

The majority of men and women have questioned whether their achievements are legitimate, doubting their skills and efforts.

Leaders Grapple With Growing Imposter Syndrome, Research Reveals

The study reveals that leaders often underrate their skills in areas like courage, strategic thinking, compassion and self-improvement

22% of women in tech feel they haven’t succeeded in their role

80 per cent of women have encountered challenges on their journey to becoming a leader, linked to these feelings of imposter syndrome.

Anna Shears: Imposter feelings are robbing organisations of their talent – here’s what to do about it

Imposter feelings can creep in at the most critical moments, casting doubt on one's achievements and abilities, even when evidence points to success...

Women and non-binary people more likely to experience imposter syndrome

While imposter syndrome is common, with half of UK adults impacted by the phenomenon, some groups suffer more than others. 

Amanda Mortimer: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 

More than 75% of people in the workplace suffer from Imposter syndrome, particularly within STEM and other fast-paced fields. So, let's explore what it is and how to overcome it.

Bertrand Stern-Gillet: Top HR tips for managing imposter syndrome at work

Ultimately, employers can’t change the negative way people often see themselves, but they do have the opportunity to take steps to help employees begin managing imposter syndrome.

Dealing with imposter syndrome – insights from survey on UK workplace confidence

A new survey on workplace confidence has found 49% of UK workers suffer from low confidence during performance reviews, even though 71% of those respondents feel confident at other times.

The link between bullying, harassment, and imposter syndrome

A recent survey found that 47% of UK employees have observed bullying or harassment in their workplace, with 1 in 10 experiencing it themselves.
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