Clearing Imposter Syndrome
Cohort-based Course
Learn what fuels Imposter Syndrome and how to re-programme neural pathways for a more positive and realistic view of self.
Clearing Imposter Syndrome
Cohort-based Course
Learn what fuels Imposter Syndrome and how to re-programme neural pathways for a more positive and realistic view of self.
Course overview
Normalise, challenge and reduce the impact of Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent internalised fear of being exposed as a ‘fraud’. For many, the stress and anxieties of the pandemic and the pressure of remote working have compounded, leaving a feeling of daily exhaustion, which can exacerbate feelings of inadequacy in the workplace. In Clearing Imposter Syndrome, we learn what fuels Imposter Syndrome and how to reprogramme neural pathways for a more positive and realistic view of self. Setting us free to pursue the goals that matter to us.
By completing this course, participants will:
- Learn what Imposter Syndrome is, how it manifests and why it is so common
- Understand the cost to people, performance and productivity
- Develop the ability to spot the signs in self and others
- Develop the building blocks to let go of limiting beliefs and choose a different path
- Learn tools and techniques to dismantle internal blocks and achieve our goals
This course is for you if you....
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...compare yourself to others and feel like you don’t measure up
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...have a fear of being ‘found-out’ or exposed as a fraud by your work colleagues
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...want to take steps to shift beliefs, build confidence and feel like you belong in your role
What you’ll get out of this course
Identify and address deceptive brain messages
The brain sends us false messages all the time, often long-held habitual beliefs. These messages can be destructive and prevent us from achieving our goals. You will learn how to identify which of the brain’s messages are deceptive and choose to take action to shed those beliefs.
Stop destructive self-talk and refocus attention on the positives
Focusing on negative thoughts increases their power. Instead, you will learn how to stop destructive self-talk, and consciously choose to think a different, more productive thought. In doing so, you will strengthen the neural pathways for more positive thinking in the future.
Spot when the brain steps in to keep us safe from a perceived threat
Sometimes a hidden benefit may prevent us from achieving our primary goal. It is the brain’s emergency solution to keep us safe from threat. You will learn to recognise when this is taking place and to weigh up whether the hidden benefit is more important than the primary goal.
Identify which beliefs no longer serve you and choose to let them go
It’s not possible to gloss over a belief, and focusing hard on the reason a belief exists gives it extra power. You will learn techniques to let go of some of the beliefs that no longer serve us and choose what to believe instead, based on current - not past - realities.
Clearing Imposter Syndrome
What people are saying
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Senior Internal Communications Manager
Meet your instructors
Deborah Hulme
CEO Minerva Engagement | Neuroscience Practitioner| Leadership Coach
Imposter Syndrome, for many years was considered to be something experienced by women advancing into senior roles and doubting their right to be there. The reality is that it can affect anyone regardless of gender or level of success.
In my 25+ years of working in communication and engagement, and the latter 10 years supporting Brain-Friendly Change among 100s of leaders across different industries, one thing is clear; Imposter Syndrome is a common experience among high-achieving individuals. Those that succeed regardless, recognise that Imposter Syndrome is not permanent and take practical steps to clearing out limiting beliefs that threaten to prevent us reaching our goals.
This course brings the latest knowledge from the behavioural sciences to you. More importantly, you will learn the techniques and steps to successfully apply the learning day-to-day. You will develop your own Imposter Syndrome toolkit for practical application to reduce its impact, improve our sense of belonging and make us more able to pursue the goals that really matter to us.
Deborah is a Fellow of the Institute of Internal Communication, sits on the Governing Committee for the International Learning and Organisational Development (L&OD) Roundtable, headquartered in India and is also an Honorary Member of Della Leaders Club (DLC) having been invited to sit on the Global Leadership & Transformation Committee. She has spent the last 10 years specifically studying the neuroscience of leadership and its practical application within business.
Jennie Flower
Client Director, Minerva Engagement / Leadership Development Workshop Facilitator
Imposter Syndrome, for many is a ‘dirty secret’. It’s easy to believe that everyone around us is filled with confidence and has got it all under control. The reality is that that even the most professional, most career-driven, most-senior amongst us have regularly encountered feelings of being an imposter throughout their lives.
During my career of supporting individual and business performance in advertising, business and leadership development, one thing is clear; Imposter Syndrome is incredibly common and something that most of us will encounter at some point in our careers. The important thing is to recognise when it is present and to build skills to overcome Imposter Syndrome when it is preventing us from doing what we really want to do.
This course brings the latest knowledge from the behavioural sciences to you. More importantly, you will learn the techniques and steps to successfully apply the learning day-to-day. You will develop your own Imposter Syndrome toolkit for practical application to reduce its impact, improve our sense of belonging and make us more able to pursue the goals that really matter to us.
Jennie was awarded a scholarship to study an Executive MBA at Ashridge Hult Business school in recognition of her research into the challenges facing leaders in today’s global business environment. Her thesis explored how emotional intelligence and neuroscience can help us to better inform the successful implementation of organisational change. Jennie is a core part of the Minerva team co-creating and delivering workshops, courses and programmes supporting individuals and teams
Course syllabus
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Understand Imposter Syndrome
What Imposter Syndrome is and is not, and how to spot the signs. How the brain filters information and responds to threat and how that relates to Imposter Syndrome.
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Choose The Mind Story
Demonstrating the physical power of mindset and focused attention in reshaping the brain, our thoughts and our beliefs. Learning how to choose the mind story to lay the foundations for the path we want to follow.
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Shift Beliefs
Challenge the beliefs that no longer serve us and understand how we can choose to let them go. Create a plan of action to reinforce intentions, strengthen new beliefs and reduce feelings of Imposter Syndrome.
Course schedule
6+ hours of interactive learning
November 13th, 15th & 17th 2023
3 - 5pm BST (GMT+1)
- W/c 6th Nov - Imposter Syndrome Pre-Work
- Monday 13th Nov, 3-5 pm: Understand Imposter Syndrome
- Wednesday 15th Nov, 3-5 pm: Choose the Mind Story
- Friday 17th Nov, 3-5 pm: Shift Beliefs
Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you