Helping Clients (and Yourself) Overcome Imposter "Syndrome" to Cultivate a Meaningful Life and Career (San Francisco Bay Area Chapter)

Dr. Jill Stoddard is a recovering imposter. For years, she was convinced the only reason she was accepted into a competitive graduate school program was because her father knew the program director. Sound familiar? Deep down, the majority of successful people question their professional legitimacy a good amount of the time. During this talk, you will learn who is most vulnerable to experiencing the imposter phenomenon, its 5 subtypes, why it should not be called a "syndrome," and actionable steps for helping clients (and yourself) cultivate psychological flexibility to make bold, values-oriented choices in life and at work despite self-doubt and imposterism.