In today’s episode, Anna looks at how to treat imposter syndrome: what imposter syndrome looks like, why it happens, and how to deal with it. The term ‘imposter syndrome’ was coined by clinical psychologists Langford and Clance in 1978*, to represent “an experience of feeling incompetent and of having deceived others about one’s abilities”. It […]
How to overcome imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur
Last week, we looked at what imposter syndrome is and how it can manifest as an entrepreneur. It’s very common (as you all demonstrated in responding to last week’s post!) – so that’s the first thing to recognise, that you’re not alone in feeling this way. The second thing, of course, is to work out […]
Experiencing imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur
Okay, so you’ve decided that now is the time to set up your own business, you’ve found a way to leverage your existing skills, and you’ve carved out the time in your calendar to work on it. There’s one big thing that can still get in the way: YOU. As exciting as it can be […]