Ep44 – Why do Women Suffer from More from Imposter Syndrome then the Men? And What We can Do About it?

The Career Woman's Secret Playbook Podcast - with Dr. Dawn

Did you know that professional women today suffer from Imposter Syndrome in greater numbers than the men? Well ladies, we’re not only going to look at the reasons WHY this is happening BUT we’re going to define what Impostor syndrome actually is AND we’re going to look at some easy ways that we can overcome it! Welcome to Episode 44 of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast – your place for Busy Career Women Who are Interested in Creating a Life They Love! Now before we take a deeper dive into today’s episode, if you’re new here, WELCOME! I am so glad you found us, and the first thing I want you to do is to head straight over to our website at www.drdawnshoptalk.com so that you can download some freebies I have for you. On our Career Secrets Tab I’ve got blog posts that cover everything from time management to mindset AND when you first log on, you will have access to my FAVORITE cheat sheet called What to Do When Your Office is Driving You Nuts – and if you look at the very last page it comes with a free bonus mini-coaching session with me, so be sure to check that out.
Now FIRST, let’s define what this sucker actually is: Imposter Syndrome is that psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a "fraud," can affect anyone regardless of gender. However, research suggests that women may experience it more frequently or intensely in the workplace due to various societal and cultural factors.

Here are some reasons why women may experience impostor syndrome more often:
1. Societal Expectations, 2. Gender Bias, 3. Lack of Representation, 4. Perfectionism. For details about these 4 reasons and much more, be sure to tune in to today's episode where we will also talk about these 5 ways that can overcome this in the workplace:
1. Recognize and Normalize Feelings, 2. Seek Support, 3. Develop Self-Compassion, 4. Set Realistic Goals: and 5. Cultivate Confidence.
As we wrap up ladies just remember…Ultimately, overcoming impostor syndrome is an ongoing process that requires self-awareness, resilience, and support from others. By challenging negative thought patterns, seeking support, and cultivating confidence, women can navigate impostor feelings and thrive in their careers.
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a. Perfectionism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klxaMDeQCXU

b. Heathy Boundaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZfDoKDCejU

c. Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eiFxqw_p4s

d. New Year/New You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgAEXg2YzJg

e. Confidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffa67r1riNA

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