What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? Even after writing eleven books and winning several awards, Maya Angelou couldn’t escape the doubt that she hadn’t earned her accomplishments. This feeling of fraudulence is extremely common. Elizabeth Cox describes the psychology behind the imposter syndrome, and what you can do to combat it. or CLICK HERE to watch the video Vocabulary: 1. Nagging doubt - doubt which will not go away, hesitation which is always on one's mind 2. Accolades - an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit 3. Fraudulence - the fact of intending to deceive by doing something dishonest and illegal Guide Questions: 1. Share something about imposter syndrome. 2. Name those famous people in the video who experienced this unwarranted sense of insecurity. 3. Who is Pauline Rose Clance? Discuss how she conducted a research with her patients. 4. Have you ever doubted your accomplishments? How did you handle this situation? 5. Why do you think so many of us can't shake feelings that our ideas and skills aren’t worthy of others’ attention?
Guide Questions: 1. Share something about imposter syndrome. 2. Name those famous people in the video who experienced this unwarranted sense of insecurity. 3. Who is Pauline Rose Clance? Discuss how she conducted a research with her patients. 4. Have you ever doubted your accomplishments? How did you handle this situation? 5. Why do you think so many of us can't shake feelings that our ideas and skills aren’t worthy of others’ attention?
