GHC 14 You are not your Imposter Syndrome
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#GHC 14 You are not your Imposter Syndrome 2014 Neha Batra @nerdneha 10/8/2014
You are not your Imposter Syndrome 1. What is it? Why is this a thing? 2. What can we do about it? 3. What next? 2014
Imposter Syndrome, defined the self-doubt that a person experiences when he or she feels that he or she does not match the canonical example of a person in the same professional position. 2014
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Why is there Imposter Syndrome? § Common among high-achievers § Internalizing failures / Externalizing success § Environment of fear + self-imposed fear 2014
You are not your Imposter Syndrome 1. What is it? Why is this a thing? 2. What can we do about it? 3. What next? 2014
My take on Imposter Syndrome 1. My imposter syndrome is not going anywhere 2. It’s everywhere, I am not alone 3. There is no way I’m letting it get in my way 2014
I want you to beat your mental battles so you can focus on the ones that count 2014
the solution (i wish): 2014
6 steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recognize Separate Analyze Rewire Keep On Reflect 2014
6 steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recognize – it’s happening Separate Analyze Rewire Keep On Reflect 2014
Recognize the language “I don’t feel accomplished enough to talk about this. Am I really the authority? ” “My peers can probably speak about this better than I can. ” 2014
Recognize the language “I don’t deserve this” “I’m just lucky” “I shouldn’t bother” “It’s only a matter of time before they figure out I don’t belong” 2014
6 steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recognize – it’s happening Separate – fact vs. feeling Analyze Rewire Keep On Reflect 2014
Separate the feels and the facts Feelings: § I’m afraid to speak because I don’t think I’ll do well and blank out. § I’m worried I’m not the right choice. I don’t want to embarrass my peers. Facts: § This is a great opportunity. § I have done my own web apps. § I need the experience. 2014
6 steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recognize – it’s happening Separate – fact vs. feeling Analyze – fact positive feelings Rewire Keep On Reflect 2014
Analyze the facts (only!) Fact: I have done my own web apps. I wrote them from scratch. I recently spoke with my CEO to kids about breaking into CS. Maybe others in the audience will relate to me. → did I list any positive feelings that reflect these facts? New feeling: wow that’s pretty bamf 2014
6 steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recognize – it’s happening Separate – fact vs. feeling Analyze – fact positive feelings Rewire – facts decision Keep On Reflect 2014
Rewire by asking “why should I? ” § Look at the facts ONLY § Why should I move forward? Even if the risk is high, the experience of preparing, itself, is invaluable. What’s the worst that could happen? ? ? 2014
6 steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recognize – it’s happening Separate – fact vs. feeling Analyze – fact positive feelings Rewire – facts decision Keep On – do it Reflect 2014
KEEP ON: do it 2014
6 steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recognize – it’s happening Separate – fact vs. feeling Analyze – fact positive feelings Rewire – facts decision Keep On – do it Reflect – was I being silly? CELEBRATE! 2014
Reflect. Were your concerns valid? Maybe you learned a lot about your work and your character. Maybe you met some cool people in your field. Maybe it was worth it. Maybe the imposter syndrome voice was wrong. 2014
Reflect: CELEBRATE!!! 2014
6 steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recognize Separate Analyze Rewire Keep On Reflect **not just for big events, use this every day 2014
You are not your Imposter Syndrome 1. What is it? Why is this a thing? 2. What can we do about it? 3. What next? 2014
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy § § § action-oriented “cognitive restructuring” changes destructive patterns of behavior psychotherapeutic approach based on basic behavioral and cognitive principles research we should be applying this to our lives 2014
Combating fear-based environments Hacker School’s social rules: § No feigning surprise § No well-actuallys § No backseat driving § No subtle-isms 2014
Combating fear-based environments § Help others recognize their own imposter syndrome voice § Call people out for your peers, if they are uncomfortable § Reach out to tell people they are doing a good job § Reach out to help others - “I heard you were working on this section, I worked on it recently, do you want to sit down together for an intro? ” 2014
Dr. Maria Klawe – President of Harvey Mudd “If you’re constantly pushing yourself, and putting yourself in new environments, you’ll feel it over and over again, ” 2014
Dr. Maria Klawe – President of Harvey Mudd “. . . how to cope with impostoritis: - ask for help and take it - recognize that such feelings are common and are often connected to high degrees of success - surround yourself with people who encourage you - share your feelings with others, celebrate your successes, be willing to try new approaches if your usual one isn’t working - don’t let your fears stop you from giving your best effort. ” 2014
Great Resources I posted these up on a blog so don’t worry. P. S. Help me grow this list!! Imposter Syndrome Articles: § http: //www. paulineroseclance. com/pdf/ip_high_achieving_women. pdf § http: //www. theatlantic. com/features/archive/2014/04/the-confidence-gap/359815/ § http: //www. nytimes. com/2014/09/28/opinion/sunday/learning-to-love-criticism. html § http: //www. ted. com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are § http: //www. huffingtonpost. com/judith-s-beck-phd/the-imposter-syndrome_b_656252. html § http: //the-toast. net/2014/01/29/everyone-imposter-syndrome-except/ § http: //explorewhatsnext. com/success-failure-the-imposter-syndrome/ § http: //www. hookandeye. ca/2013/04/academic-imposter-syndrome. html Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: § http: //lifehacker. com/5980491/try-these-cognitive-restructuring-exercises-to-improve-your-mood-and-reduce-stress § http: //www. getselfhelp. co. uk/docs/Thought. Record. Sheet 7. pdf § http: //io 9. com/feel-like-a-fraud-you-might-have-impostor-syndrome-1472855315 Maria Klawe Interviews (are awesome): § http: //www. forbes. com/sites/85 broads/2011/12/12/how-one-college-president-is-breaking-down-barriers-for-women -in-tech/ § http: //www. slate. com/articles/technology/future_tense/2014/03/imposter_syndrome_how_the_president_of_harvey _mudd_college_copes. html § http: //www. nytimes. com/2012/04/03/science/giving-women-the-access-code. html 2014
Call to Action Post and discuss your imposter syndrome fears in a blog post or the systers mailing list! Tweet about it! #Keep. On. GHC (I even got you started) 2014
Imposter Syndrome mini-history § Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A Imes developed this concept after a 1978 study; observed high school-aged girls doubt themselves and underestimate their own value § Subsequent research found both men and women suffer from imposter syndrome 2014
Imposter Syndrome mini-history § Time magazine article (1985) suggested up to 70% of professionals will have feelings of being an imposter at some point in their lives 2014
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