Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Cultivating Unconditional Self-Worth with Dr. Adia Gooden

Do you deal with being an only in the workplace? Do you regularly confront stereotypes about your gender or race? Do you find yourself balancing a hyper-competitive or unforgiving work environment? Workplace triggers making you feel like you are not good enough or do not belong abound. In this final episode of Season 2, Dr. Adia Gooden discusses what imposter syndrome is, how it shows up and holds you back from reaching professional success, and strategies that you can use to overcome imposter syndrome and cultivate unconditional self-worth. Dr. Gooden is the Director of Community Programs and Outcome Measurement at the Family Institute at Northwestern University. Through therapy, Dr. Gooden guides people to understand their emotions and experiences, identify their values, address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and embrace their full selves. 

 

Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc031.

Topics Covered:

• Defining imposter syndrome
• How imposter syndrome plays out and hinders professional success
• The impact of minority status and racial trauma on feeling like an imposter
• How stereotypes influence feelings of being an imposter 
• Identifying work environments that trigger feelings of being an imposter
• How women compensate in challenging work environments 
• The relationship between perfectionism and imposter syndrome
• Defining unconditional self-worth 
• Strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome
• Tips for managers and workplace leaders to validate employees and reduce feelings of being an imposter
• Resources: Check out Dr. Adia’s course on overcoming imposter syndrome on InsightTimer

 

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