CEFR A2

The impostor phenomenon is the situation where highly accomplished, successful individuals paradoxically believe they are frauds, who ultimately will fail and be unmasked as incompetent. It can affect anyone, no matter their social status, work background, skill level, or degree of expertise. Impostors attribute success in their lives to luck. They seem unable to internalize their accomplishments, however successful they are in their field. High-achieving, highly successful people often suffer from this, so impostor syndrome doesn’t equate with low self-esteem or a lack of self-confidence. The continued persistence of impostor syndrome will take away the joys of success and result in self-doubt and anxiety. This session deals with understanding the nuances of impostor syndrome and mitigating negative outcomes to the maximum extent. It focuses on: 1. Naming and acknowledging the presence of the impostor phenomenon, enabling people to talk more openly and take necessary action to minimize it. 2. Reducing anxiety, depression, and burnout stemming from the impostor phenomenon. 3. Experiencing the joys of success and further improving overall performances Register and attend this course, and feel success overflowing right away!

1. Identify reasons why people feel like impostors. 2. Describe strategies that students/employees can use to overcome impostor syndrome in the classroom/workplace. 3. Apply strategies to minimize the impostor phenomenon among students/employees.