Battles of an Impostor
Battles of an Impostor
A presentation at NDC TechTown in September 2020 in by Melissa Houghton
Battles of an Impostor
Impostor Syndrome
Maya Angelou Lady Gaga Serena Williams
Mike Cannon-Brookes
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?
Me at DDD Perth
Technology Graduate Program Manager
Me with the graduates
Recognise Rationalise Reflect
Recognise
Impostor Syndrome in University Graduate Students and how it impacts tech
What impostor syndrome looks like
5 subtypes of Impostor Syndrome
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 yourself with anyone in this world, if you do so, you are insulting yourself.” - Bill Gates
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 https://xkcd.com/1954/
Recognise Rationalise Reflect
Thank You!
