Why Do I Feel Like an Imposter?

Download or read book Why Do I Feel Like an Imposter? written by Dr Sandi Mann and published by Watkins Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "All of us, at one point or another, have questioned our capabilities and competence. Maybe youÍve wondered how you got hired and, handed big job responsibilities? One recent article suggested that 70% of people ñwill experience at least one episodeî of IS in their lives. Imposter Syndrome (also known as imposter phenomenon, fraud syndrome, or the imposter experience) is a concept describing individuals who are marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a 'fraud'. The term was coined in 1978 by clinical psychologists Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A. Imes. Despite external evidence of their competence, those exhibiting the syndrome remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved. Proof of success is dismissed as luck, timing, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent and competent than they believe themselves to be. This book presents an accessible and engaging examination of IS and how it effects us, not just at work, but as teenagers, parents and beyond. Using interactive quizzes to help you identify if you suffer and offering tips and tools to overcome your insecurities, psychologist Dr Sandi Mann will draw on her experience not only as an academic, but also as a practitioner, to present a comprehensive guide to understanding and overcoming IS."