ACT - W: Fear and Self-Loathing in IT - Imposter Syndrome
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1 hour version of my talk delivered to ACT - W: Overview of what Imposter synrdrome looks like and feels like, and some techniques for harnessing the good parts of Imposter Syndrome , in yourself and others
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ACT - W: Fear and Self-Loathing in IT - Imposter Syndrome
- 2. This is NOT a how-to @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 3. Who the heck am I? Angela@PolarisSolutions.com Twitter: @OakParkGirl
- 4. But who do I feel like most days?
- 5. Angela is not a trained psychologist Angela most definitely suffers from imposter syndrome Also, there is a non-zero chance that I am terrified that you all think I am full of crap! @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 7. Impostor syndrome[1] is a psychological phenomenon in which people are unable to internalize their accomplishments. Despite external evidence of their competence, those with the syndrome remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved. Proof of success is dismissed as luck, timing, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent and competent than they believe themselves to be. Notably, impostor syndrome is particularly common among high- achieving women. ~Wikipedia @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 8. Notably, impostor syndrome is particularly common among high-achieving women. @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 9. Are YOU a “phony”?
- 17. Researchers believe that up to 70% of people have felt the effects of impostor syndrome at some point
- 18. The Imposter Test: http://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPscoringtest.pdf “When people praise me for something I’ve accomplished, I’m afraid I won’t be able to live up to their expectations of me in the future” “I’m afraid people important to me may find out that I’m not as capable as they think I am” “I rarely do a project or task as well as I’d like to do it” “I often compare my ability to those around me and think they may be more intelligent than I am”
- 19. 40 or less = respondent has few IS characteristics 41 to 60 = respondent has moderate IS experiences 61 to 80 = respondent frequently has Impostor feelings 80+ = respondent often has intense IS experiences @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 21. IT Evangelist: 40 Graphic Designer: 74 Senior Developer: 67 Dietician: 69IT Consultant: 77 Screen Printer: 73 Librarian: 71 Agile coach: 74 Interior Designer: 55 IT Director: 77 ALM Consultant: 87 Industrial Plumber: 54 SAHM: 39 Lawyer: 53 Freelance Writer: 30 IT Manager: 55 IT Consultant: 55 Scenic Painter: 71 SAHM: 52 Biology Teacher: 65 Network Administrator: 39 Audio Engineer: 67 Lawyer: 89 Management Consultant: 67 http://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPscoringtest.pdf Senior Developer: 70 SAHM: 69 Academic Coach: 57 Kindergarten Teacher: 56
- 23. Being an “expert” is overrated An expert is just someone who has effed up something more than you Being a beginner is pretty amazing! @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 24. Most “experts” had no freaking clue what they were doing… Until they DID @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 26. Why do we strive to be an expert? @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 28. Fear is an emotion induced by a threat perceived by living entities, which causes a change in brain and organ function and ultimately a change in behavior, such as running away, hiding or freezing from traumatic events. @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 29. But what are we all so afraid of? Being wrong? Not having ALL of the answers? Being/looking vulnerable? Getting Fired? Not being “perfect”? @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 30. To be ___________ , I have to be perfectemployablerespectablelovableenough @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 31. Perfection is the enemy of good
- 32. So what can you do about it? @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 33. Recognize how you’re feeling Go ahead and feel it And stop beating yourself up about it @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 35. It encourages us to push ourselves to learn It fosters innovation It teaches us humility @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 37. In Judaism humility is an appreciation of oneself, one's talents, skills, and virtues. It is not meekness or self-deprecating thought, but the effacing of oneself to something higher. Humility is not to think lowly of oneself, but to appreciate the self one has received. ~ Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 39. Acting with humility is a RESPONSIBLE way to participate in the IT community ANY community @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 41. Find something you suck at and then be the best you can be at that thing @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 42. Then take that thing you’re really good at now, and teach someone else to do it @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 44. Nothing helps you realize just how much we don’t know like mentoring someone Nothing helps you realize just how much you have to offer like mentoring someone @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 45. Be OK with taking risks Be ok with being vulnerable Be OK with asking for help @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 46. “A manager’s job is not to prevent risks but it is their job to make it safe to take them.” ~ @dneighbors You don’t have to be a manager to be a leader! @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 48. Nothing makes you rethink how you represent yourself, accept and give praise, and react to others missteps like having others look to you as a model for behavior! @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 49. Because people are watching @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 53. Recognize when others are feeling like imposters Create a safe environment for sharing ideas and asking questions Shut down bad behavior as soon as you see it @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 57. Email: Angela@PolarisSolutions.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andugan Slideshare.NET: http://www.slideshare.net/angelabinkowski Twitter: @OakParkGirl, @ChicagoALM, @TeamPolaris Blog - http://www.tfswhisperer.com/ Polaris Solutions website - http://www.polarissolutions.com/ @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
- 58. Managing Humans - $18 Getting Naked ~$20 The Art of Asking ~$18 The Authenticity Paradox ~$0 Angela’s Slide decks: http://www.slideshare.net/angelabinkowski @OakParkGirl Angela@PolarisSolutions.com