“I’m just lucky”, “I don’t belong here”, “I’m a fraud and people will find out”. Have thoughts like these crossed your mind before? If so, you are definitely not alone. Imposter Syndrome describes a set of beliefs revolving around feelings of inadequacy, not deserving success, and misleading others about our abilities. It limits confidence and can actually lead to failure.

In this workshop, participants will learn how Imposter Syndrome can look like and what’s behind it, will assess their own level of Imposter Syndrome, and will be guided through exercises that help to combat it, all while having room to exchange with other participants. The goal is to leave the workshop with a better understanding of Imposter Syndrome and tools to deal with it when it comes up the next time.

Instructor

Maria Douneva is Professor of Business Psychology based in Berlin (SRH University). She completed her BSc and MSc in Work/Organizational Psychology in Germany, her PhD in Switzerland, and spent several months as a visiting researcher in Paris, Princeton, and at NYU. With her work experience as a team lead, consultant, trainer, and coach, she aims to make a positive difference in people’s lives both inside and outside academia.

Registration

Please register here

Registered participants will receive the Zoom link once the registration deadline (November 12) has passed. 

Please note that this workshop is for postdoctoral researchers only.