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Ideas on impostor syndrome, confidence, leadership, and doing hard things, from a former NASA propulsion engineer who’s lived it. Grab a coffee and stay a while.

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Does AI make impostor syndrome worse?

Nobody Ever Felt Stupid Because a Calculator Was Faster I read an article claiming AI is making impostor syndrome worse. The logic: if AI wrote it, I must not

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Locked Down and Shaken Up

If change triggers impostor syndrome, then the COVID pandemic was like throwing gasoline on a fire. Virtually overnight, our workplaces,

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You mean I’m normal?

You mean I’m normal? Understanding the sources of Impostor Syndrome If you’ve ever thought, “If they only knew I have

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Impostor Syndrome Cycle Case Study: Meet Jan

When you imagine a top performer at work, you probably picture someone like Jan. She’s experienced, respected, and widely viewed

Sticky notes with impostor syndrome thoughts: "Not smart enough," "Fraud," "Phony.

The Truth About Impostor Syndrome: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Matters for Your Team

You’ve probably heard someone say it—or maybe even said it yourself: “One day, they’ll figure out I have no idea

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She’s the “Real Deal.”

When You Think Someone Else is the “Real Deal.” I’ve had the privilege of speaking at some incredible events, sharing

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A New Kind of Leadership

Would it surprise you to know that some of your top performers feel incompetent? That many of your most accomplished

Five Ways to Defeat Self-Doubt

Silence the impostor and trust what you know. See how self-doubt works, and five proven ways to beat it.

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