Understanding and Overcoming Imposter (Syndrome) Phenomenon
Join expert - Kate Atkin
Time
11:30 - 12:15
Details
Do you experience a nagging doubt that you could be ‘found out’ or perhaps you put your success down to luck or timing?
Have you ever noticed a need to be perfect and fear making mistakes because they ‘prove’ you are not up to the job?
Would you like to feel more confident, and put yourself forward for opportunities, projects or simply speak up in meetings?
This could be ‘imposter’ feelings, which can prevent you reaching your potential.
Success also comes with its own trials. Many high achievers have an internal voice asking: “did they really mean to promote me?”, “am I really good enough?”, “what if they find me out?”… and it can be really stressful!
You will leave with some key ways to spot the imposter chatter and overcome it in yourselves and how to support others (which is not by telling them how amazing they are).
Your Takeaways from the Session
Your Takeaways from the Session
- identify your own imposter feelings and the difference between that and normal self-doubt
- gain an understanding of the common causes/triggers of the imposter phenomenon
- begin to challenge your own imposter thoughts
- how to support others
About Your Speaker
Dr Kate Atkin is an inspirational speaker, training consultant and author. With over 25 years of experience as a facilitator, Kate has worked with many clients on business, management and communication issues. A highly skilled listener, her style is both supportive and challenging.
Kate comes from a farming background in Lincolnshire and currently lives near Cambridge. She had a successful career with Barclays Bank plc before starting her own learning and development business in September 2000. In 2015 Kate completed an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology which brought insights into well-being, meaning and positivity that she incorporates into her work. Kate was awarded a PhD in 2024 for her research into the imposter phenomenon, coping strategies and psychological courage in the workplace. She has worked with many large corporate clients, technology and engineering companies, as well as government departments including the United Nations, and a variety of NHS Trusts.
Author of The Presentation Workout and The Confident Manager, Kate’s third, and most personal book, The Imposter Phenomenon was published by Pearson in June 2025.
www.kateatkin.com