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The Planner
Hero’s Journey:
Combating Imposter Syndrome
SONIDE SIMON, HEATHER CRONEY MSURP, FATIMA ELKOTT, & LORI COX, AICP
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QUIZ
DO YOU DEFER COMPLIMENTS?
SECRETLY WORRIED YOU’RE NOT AS CAPABLE AS OTHERS?
DO YOU COUNT LUCK AS THE REASON YOU SUCCEED?
DO YOU AGONIZE OVER MINOR FLAWS OR MISTAKES?
DO YOU THINK “IF I CAN DO IT, ANYONE CAN.”
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Imposter syndrome is a feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evidence of success.
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70% of successful people reported experiencing imposter feelings at some point in their life
84% of small biz owners and entrepreneurs report imposter feelings.
80% of CEOs feel out of their depth in their roles.
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CAUSES
NEW EXPERIENCE BELIEF PATTERNS CONCEPT
“PERFECT”
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EFFECTS
FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
STRESS
BRAIN FOG
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ANXIETY
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BURNOUT
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IMPACTS
HOLD BACK / KEEP HEAD DOWN
OVERWORK / OVERPREPARE
PROCRASTINATE
SELF -SABOTAGE
KEEP CHANGING THE GAME
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SHARE CIRCLE
• What have been your experiences feeling imposter syndrome?
• How do you move through this feeling?
• If your friend told you that they were feeling like they had “imposter syndrome”, what would you tell them? 9/6
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STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING
IMPOSTER SYNDROME
• Recognize and acknowledge your achievements. “DONE BOARD”
• Reframe negative self-talk.
• Seek support and feedback from trusted colleagues and mentors.
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STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Make
Recognize when to walk away
Study by Keith D. DorseyMoxie your Superpower!
yourself permission to
Utilize the strengths you’ve forged through hardships. Give
identity play
Ignore the Naysayers
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REPATTERNING EXERCISE
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THANK YOU
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
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