Breaking Free From Imposter Syndrome

Dr Laurie Fonken Ph.D., L.P.C.

Imposter syndrome is:

a) The same as low self-confidence

b) Always based on facts and evidence

c) cBased on beliefs, thoughts and feelings which can be proven untrue by evidence

d) Only experienced by people new to school or early in their career

Which of the following is not a coping mechanism employed to protect one from being identified as an imposter.

a) Exercise

b) Charm

c) Hard work/overproducing

d) Self-Sabotage

All of the below can be a competencies of those experiencing imposter syndrome except

a) Perfectionist

b) Natural Genius

c) Rugged Individualist

d) Financial Savvy

Core beliefs or Crushers

a) Can be proven true by evidence

b) Do not effect ones feelings of imposter syndrome

c) Are always based on lies and can be proven so by evidence

d) Are not generally experienced by individuals in leadership positions

Which of the following are potential consequences of Success

a) If I win, someone might feel badly

b) If I am too successful I may feel isolated at work

c) If I am too successful I will lose connection with my family, friends, community

d) All of the above