Imposter Syndrome: why the most competent people doubt themselves most
About this episode
Dr. Judy Ho discusses imposter syndrome, its effects, and tools to manage it.
566. You got the promotion, the degree, the recognition — and still you're waiting for someone to figure out you don't actually belong there. That feeling has a name, a neuroscience, and — surprisingly — a silver lining. This week Dr. Judy Ho unpacks imposter syndrome: why even the most confident people feel it, where it shows up beyond the workplace, how it presents differently across genders, and why it might secretly be one of the engines behind your best work. Plus three tools to stop it from running the show. Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Judy's team at at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologist More from Dr. Ho on her other channels: Dr. Ho's website , Substack , LinkedIn . Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Judy Ho
Topics covered
- imposter syndrome
- mental health
- self-doubt
- gender differences
- workplace psychology
- personal development
Keywords
- imposter syndrome
- self-doubt
- mental health
- confidence
- gender differences
- workplace
- neuroscience
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