How to Get Good at Impostor Syndrome

Have you ever suffered from self-doubt? Have you ever felt unqualified, like a fraud amongst more talented, brilliant colleagues who have their s**t together? Is there a critical, self-flagellating voice in your head that whispers, "You don't belong in this room"?

Me too.

Impostor syndrome poses a major challenge to school leaders everywhere. It's more common in high achievers and perfectionists (that's me). It’s more common in women than men (yup me). And more common in underrepresented groups (me too). But it’s not just people like me. Research from the International Journal of Behavioral Sciences suggests that it’s common across the board, affecting men and women across occupations and economic tiers. 70% of adults experience at least one episode of impostor syndrome in their lifetime.

Here’s the thing, don’t get rid of impostor syndrome, get good at it. You see, getting rid of impostor syndrome would mean avoiding rooms where other people might outshine you. But in order to grow and rise, it’s exactly those shining, apparently more talented, more brilliant people who will push you to become who you are meant to be.

Join me (a PhD neuroscientist and former charter principal/superintendent) for this hands on, minds on workshop to get good at impostor syndrome. Learn the science. Practice using your body to change your mind. And walk away with a fool proof strategy to manage your inner critics however and whenever they show up.