The Superhuman Imposter In the fifth post focusing on the five types of Imposter Syndrome as identified by Dr Valerie Young, we look at the fifth type which is less about perfectionism, knowledge, or doing things alone, and instead is about doing everything, and still feeling like it’s not enough. This is the Superhuman Imposter: the […]
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Imposter syndrome doesn’t show up in the same way for everyone. For some it shows up through perfectionism and in my previous blogpost I wrote about the Perfectionist Imposter (click here to read). For others it can show up as expertise and the belief that you should always know more, have all the answers, and
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Introduction Imposter syndrome — or the “impostor phenomenon” — was first described by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978. Their research highlighted how high-achieving people, especially women, often struggle to internalise success and instead attribute it to luck, timing, or others’ mistakes. Since then, much research has expanded our understanding of imposter syndrome.
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Uncertainty Isn’t the Enemy — But Our Response to It Can Be If you find yourself stuck in overthinking, worrying about what others might think, or endlessly tweaking your work so it feels “just right,” you’re not alone. These are common experiences for people who struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, and imposter syndrome – and they
Imposter syndrome can feel like you’re stuck in a loop, you’re working hard, doing well on the outside, and yet you’re still feeling like you’re winging it, worrying that it’s only a matter of time before someone realises you’re not as capable as they think. It’s exhausting, and frustrating. If this sounds familiar, you’re not