Ep 26: The Imposter Diaries: Real Talk from Leaders Who Fought the Fraud Feeling

The Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast: Navigating Leadership with Emotional intelligence

In EP26 the EQ Gents dig into a well-known inhibitor for many aspiring leaders looking to propel their careers. The term, known as ‘Imposter Syndrome’ or ‘Imposterism’, was first identified by psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978, to describe a pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and harbor a persistent fear of being exposed as a "fraud."
The term was further popularized by Dr. Valerie Young’s book in 1980 called, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women, wherein Dr. Young identifies 5 archetypes of ‘Imposter Syndrome’ commonly seen in females in the workforce. More recent research has led to the conclusion that males also suffer from ‘Imposter Syndrome’ to the same degree as females.

In this episode, our co-hosts will take a deep dive into Imposter Syndrome, specifically how it shows up and detrimental impacts unchecked Imposter Syndrome can have on one’s mental health and career performance. No doubt, the EQ Gents have had their own personal battles with Imposter Syndrome which they share throughout this enlightening episode.

Topics:

1) Explaining the origin story of ‘Imposter Syndrome’ and how it became widely known as a career killer.

2) The common signs and symptoms one should look out for to determine if they are being plageud by Imposter Syndrome.

3) The five (5) archetypes of Imposter Syndrome

4) Strategies the EQ Gents have personally employed to get through their own struggles with Imposter Syndrome over the years.

Also make sure to check out our host Ismail Qadry’s personal Imposter Syndrome Survival Guide, with helpful tips and tricks to overcome your Imposter Syndrome. Click this link to access: https://eq.ismailqadry.com/

Link to Dr. Valerie Young’s Book - The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women - https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Thoughts-Successful-Women-Impostor/dp/0307452719

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