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.

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