WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the Workplace Encore: [Ep. 230 - The Shadow of Self-Doubt: Strategies to Help Employees Overcome Imposter Syndrome]
Jan 12, 2026
Join voice and speech coach Tom Bradshaw, leadership expert LindaAnn Rogers, mentorship advocate Emi Barresi, and organizational development pro Dr. Matt Lampe as they explore the labyrinth of imposter syndrome. They share actionable strategies like utilizing mentorship to build professional identity and embracing a culture of vulnerability to normalize feelings of self-doubt among leaders. Learn how to leverage the honeymoon period and self-talk to navigate new roles, plus the power of kindness in combating uncertainty. Confidence can be cultivated!
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Build Professional Identity Through Mentorship
- Leaders should mentor to help people develop professional identity and move from external to internal locus of control.
- Map underlying skills to future roles to reveal transferable abilities and reduce feeling of being 'different'.
Application Behavior And Organizational Partnership
- Women apply for fewer jobs unless they meet all listed requirements, amplifying imposter avoidance.
- Organizations must partner visibly to develop promoted or hired employees rather than assume readiness.
Boost Self-Efficacy With Training And Reinforcement
- Raise employees' self-efficacy with training that builds knowledge, skills, and on-the-job coaching.
- Reinforce learned behaviors with feedback and rewards to reduce imposter feelings and improve performance.