Battles of an Impostor

Impostor Syndrome

Impostor Syndrome in Famous People

Maya Angelou Lady Gaga Serena Williams

Mike Cannon-Brookes

Impostor Syndrome Definition

An internal experience of intellectual phoniness, despite outstanding academic and professional accomplishments - Dr Pauline R. Clance and Dr Suzanne A. Imes The Impostor Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention. (1978)

Why me?

DDD Perth

Me at DDD Perth

Technology Graduate Program Manager

Me with the graduates

Recognise, Rationliase, Reflect

Recognise Rationalise Reflect

Recognise

Impostor Syndrome in Students

Impostor Syndrome in University Graduate Students and how it impacts tech

What impostor syndrome looks like

5 subtypes of Impostor Syndrome

Perfectionist
Natural Genius
Superhero
Expert
Soloist

What are the risks?

Rationalise

Thought Stopping

Thought Shipping

Talk about it!

It is ok to fail!

Reflect

Journal

Ask for feedback

Online Personas

Don't Compare!

“Don’t compare yourself with anyone in this world, if you do so, you are insulting yourself.” - Bill Gates

What can you do?

What can you do for others?

Mentor Program

Give feedback

Nurture Growth Mindset

Diversity & Inclusion

Impostor syndrome can be good!

It makes us stronger

Anyone can experience it

Anyone can experience it https://xkcd.com/1954/

Recognise, Rationalise, Reflect

Recognise Rationalise Reflect

Thank you!

Thank You!