Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
One of the most widely discussed self-improvement and workplace topics today involves overcoming imposter syndrome, a psychological phenomenon involving a persistent feeling that you’re a fraud and don’t deserve your …
Overview
One of the most widely discussed self-improvement and workplace topics today involves overcoming imposter syndrome, a psychological phenomenon involving a persistent feeling that you’re a fraud and don’t deserve your success, despite having clear proof of your skills and hard work.
If you struggle with this sometimes-debilitating syndrome, you’re not alone. Imposter syndrome can affect anyone no matter their social status, work background, skill level, or degree of expertise.
In our Overcoming Imposter Syndrome course, we’ll help you learn why these feelings of self-doubt persist. As your understanding grows, you will also gain the skills to come up with a personal action plan to separate your internal critic from objective reality.
This online course includes optional support, so you can reach out to your instructor whenever you need help.
Topics we’ll cover
- Understanding the psychology behind imposter syndrome
- Assessing your own experiences with an interactive self-test
- Exploring the five unique types of imposter archetypes
- Distinguishing between feeling like an imposter and being a fraud
- Measuring how self-doubt impacts your everyday work and career
- Conducting a comprehensive personal skills analysis
- Tailoring specific overcoming strategies for “The Perfectionist” and “The Superhero”
- Mastering targeted techniques for “The Expert,” “The Natural Genius,” and “The Soloist”
- Gathering practical tips and actionable advice to conquer self-doubt
- Designing a personalised action plan for ongoing professional success
You can review the full curriculum below for more details.
Want to complement your learning?
Check out these other courses we developed to help you succeed:
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- Build Your Personal Brand Identity
- Making Business Presentations with Confidence
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Have questions?
Contact us. We would love to chat and help you get started!
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 14 Lessons
- 46 Days
- Section 1Modules20
- 1.1IS – Welcome5 Minutes
- 1.2Introduction to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome5 Minutes
- 1.3IS Lesson 01 – Understanding Imposter Syndrome7 Minutes
- 1.4IS Lessons 01 – Quiz: Understanding Imposter Syndrome10 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.5IS Lesson 01 – Activity: Do you have Imposter Syndrome? Take the Test8 Days
- 1.6IS Lesson 02 – Types of imposter12 Minutes
- 1.7IS Lesson 02 – Quiz: Types of Imposter Syndrome10 Minutes6 Questions
- 1.8IS Lesson 03 – What are some reasons we might experience Imposter Syndrome?7 Minutes
- 1.9IS Lesson 04 – The difference between being an imposter and being a fraud8 Minutes
- 1.10IS Lesson 04 – Quiz; The difference between an imposter and being a fraud10 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.11IS Lesson 05 – How Imposter Syndrome affects your work and career5 Minutes
- 1.12IS Lesson 06 – Assignment – Assess your skills – Your skills analysis46 Days
- 1.13IS Lesson 07 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for “The Perfectionist”7 Minutes
- 1.14IS Lesson 08 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for “The Superhero”7 Minutes
- 1.15IS Lesson 09 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for “The Expert”7 Minutes
- 1.16IS Lesson 10 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for “The Natural Genius:12 Minutes
- 1.17IS Lesson 11 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for “The Soloist”10 Minutes
- 1.18IS Lesson 12 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – More tips7 Minutes
- 1.19IS Lessons 6 to 12 – Assignment – Action Plan for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome46 Days
- 1.20Lesson 13 – Imposter Syndrome as a gift5 Minutes






