KATE ATKIN

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Imposter Syndrome – Simprints

It was a pleasure to be with you and speak about the imposter syndrome at your Lunch & Learn. I hope that you enjoyed my talk and found something useful to take away too. The key now is to remember to implement the ideas and actions to enhance your own confidence and skills both personally and professionally and those whose lives you impact, be they colleagues, friends or family.

Thanks to Simprints for making a donation to a charity I raise money for, Anxiety UK, all donations are always gratefully recieved. They do great work supporting people with anxiety, and that can be one of the things those who experience imposter feelings may suffer from.

If there are any issues or questions you would like to discuss please contact me. You can reach me at kate@kateatkin.com or 07779 646976.

On this webpage you will find some extra information based on my own research and that of other experts - a link to a questionnaire and other useful information relating to the Imposter Syndrome (truly a Phenomenon!).

We are still at an early stage in understanding the impact of the Imposter Phenomenon, my interest is in understanding the most effective ways of managing those imposter feelings and passing on this information to others. As I mentioned, I have just started my PhD research on this topic. If you are interested in keeping up to date with my research findings and musings on the topic, do sign up to receive my newsletter.

You can download my briefing document Boost Confidence and Banish the Imposter here, it contains some extra information, as well as that which I was able to cover in our session.


So how do you know if you are experiencing the imposter phenomenon?

You can download and read the attached statements, which give you a guide. They are not scientifically validated, nor constitute any form of diagnosis, but will provide you with an indication.


Other Useful Links

Strength Questionnaires
https://www.viacharacter.org/www/Character-Strengths-Survey
https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/
https://www.strengthsprofile.com/
https://www.strengthscope.com/

Amy Cuddy TED Talk on Body Language

Viola Davis behind the scenes Oscar interview

Inga Beale on R4 Desert Island Discs


Further Reading

“The Impostor Phenomenon” by Dr Pauline Rose Clance
“The Pursuit of Perfect” by Tal Ben-Shahar
“The Confident Manager” by Kate Atkin
“Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg
“Learned Optimism” by Dr Martin Seligman
“Inferior” by Angela Saini
“The Gift of Imperfection” Brene Brown



Finally, do have a browse around the rest of my website if you would like to know more about me and what I do, as a speaker on the imposter syndrome and the other hats I wear. If you would like to keep in touch, then you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter or sign up to receive my occasional newsletter via this form .


Kate