We Not Me
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Episode 94 - Imposter syndrome and its effect on teams
Show Notes
Imposter syndrome is a common psychological pattern many of us experience. It makes us doubt our achievements, or feel like we’re going to be exposed as a fraud. Imposter syndrome is usually only experienced by high performers, but there are techniques and mindset shifts that can help us, if not “cure” imposter syndrome, then at least manage it.
Clem Pickering is a coach and specialist in the area of imposter syndrome. He has a background in tech, and focuses on supporting leaders in the tech space enhance their people skills and increase their impact. Dan and Pia share their personal experiences with imposter syndrome, and together with Clem explore its prevalence, discuss the impact it has in the workplace, and uncover ways to manage it.
Takeaways from Dan and Pia
Three reasons to listen
- Learn the differences between imposter syndrome and self-doubt
- Understand how imposter syndrome affects high-performing people and its prevalence across genders
- Discover coping mechanisms and strategies for dealing with imposter syndrome
Episode highlights
- [00:08:15] What is imposter syndrome?
- [00:13:10] Imposter syndrome vs self-doubt
- [00:16:00] Imposter syndrome and gender
- [00:18:23] Settling your imposter
- [00:22:39] Normalising imposter syndrome within teams
- [00:26:31] Competence vs confidence
- [00:31:40] First steps you can take
- [00:33:03] Clem's media recommendation
- [00:34:17] Takeaways from Pia and Dan
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Meet the guests
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Clem Pickering is an ICF and Barefoot Coaching trained Coach. Over his 24 years in tech he's worked in a wide variety of hands-on roles, including software engineer, agile coach and consultant. Clem spent many years leading teams in areas such as software development, devOps, testing and architecture, helping them thrive and become engaging, enjoyable and effective. Over the last seven years he's worked in consultancy, specialising in developing modern, inclusive and engaging company culture, and in creating academy programmes to help people from all backgrounds get into fulfilling careers in tech. As a coach Clem believe in a person-centred approach, working along side you to help give you the space and time to think. Drawing on coaching tools where required, his style is built around creating a safe space in which to talk and reflect. And through questioning and challenge in a way that works for you, to help you overcome what’s stopping you take the steps forward you want to take.
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