psynchronis tackles imposter syndrome in its latest symposium for women on work

Imposter syndrome relates to the inability either to directly relate our successes with our talents or that our achievements result from our legitimate efforts. Studies show that women tend to attribute success to external factors, such as luck, whilst in internalising their failures for which they blame themselves. In contrast, men tend to internalise their success and attribute failure to external factors. It was first documented amongst high-achieving women in the 1970’s and recent research has shown that, incredibly, 70% of people have experienced this.

A cohort of individual entrepreneurs assembled for this symposium and quickly gelled to form a dynamic and engaged group - many shared their own stories and challenges. Together, we investigated the role of bias and stereotyping; addressed the difference between self-doubt and imposter syndrome; and worked through some strategies and methods to challenge this issue.

We developed skills to challenge negative thinking and reframe unhelpful and unwanted beliefs and closed by creating positive affirmations, personal to each individual. What a positive session!