Maureen Zappala — Keynote Speaker, Impostor Syndrome Expert, and Former NASA Propulsion Engineer
Your People are More Capable
Than They Know
They just don't consistently act like it.
This is Impostor Syndrome at work.
You are solving the wrong problem.
Impostor Syndrome is not a “feelings” problem. It’s a PERFORMANCE problem.
Your most talented people are performing at a fraction of their capacity, not because they lack skill, but because their brain is lying to them about their competence.
The standard fixes of affirmations, mindset shifts, and confidence rituals treat the wrong problem. You don’t feel your way to performance. You must perform your way there.
But something stands in the way.
The enemy of growth is not fear. It’s REFUSAL…the refusal to nudge a limit to see if it even is a limit. Because most limits aren’t.
The cost of Impostor Syndrome shows up everywhere.
Slower execution as decisions get revisited and delayed
Stifled leadership presence as experts hold back in meetings
Less innovation as risk-taking drops
More burnout as people overcompensate to “prove” they belong
Your competition is not "out there." It's in the building.
Maureen works with top organizations to solve this unique and often hidden performance problem.
Trusted by organizations across STEM, government, education and industry.
What do clients say about Maureen?
When your top performers are free from Impostor Syndrome, they will:
Drive a more agile, resilient, and profitable organization
Reduce hesitation, delegate effectively, and move faster
Execute at a higher level with clarity and focus
Build high-performance teams that take ownership
Why Me?
Keynote Speaker & Author
When the NASA Lewis Research Center hired me as a research engineer for the Propulsion Systems Laboratory, I thought, “They only hired me because they need more women.” I was filled with self-doubt.
The truth was that even though I wasn’t a straight-A student, it made sense for NASA to hire me. My childhood dream was to be an engineer. I had college summer internships at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. I interview well. 🙂
So, I was a great fit for NASA. I just didn’t believe it.
Terrified of failing, I worked harder than I thought possible. I believed if my boss saw my hard work, he wouldn’t notice I didn’t belong.
But with every project and promotion, that same fear snuck in. “I don’t belong here. I’m not as smart as everyone thinks I am.”
Years later I discovered millions suffer from the same self-doubt-fueled fear of Impostor Syndrome. It crushes creativity and stifles the strengths of individuals in organizations everywhere.
I dove into the topic and as a result of my research, my reflections, and my experience, YOU benefit! I show people how Impostor Syndrome affects their lives, and how to escape its grip. I’ll share my insights so you don’t have to suffer with it as long as I did, despite having built a great reputation at NASA.
Working with Maureen is as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Book her.
She is easy to work with, and will deliver tremendous value. You will love the humor, stories, research and energy. So will your team!
2. Plan the event.
She’ll customize the content for a memorable event.
3. Experience it.
Your audience will leave changed and challenged. And you’ll be the rock star for bringing Maureen to your group!
Download this PDF infographic and begin silencing your Impostor Syndrome.
…TODAY!
With this helpful resource you will discover:
- The symptoms of Impostor Syndrome
- The negative effects that self-doubt can have on you or your organzization
- The positive changes you can expect by overcoming it
- The Fraud-Free Framework (5 steps that can IMMEDIATELY change your impostor syndrome experience)
