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Podcast: The Mental Offload Podcast
Episode: Imposter Syndrome & Growth Discomfort
Description: What is imposter syndrome? And why does it seem to disproportionately affect high-achieving women? When we're thrown into something new, whether by choice or by chance, it's natural to have some self-doubt. But sometimes the voice of those doubts can become way too loud for comfort. Women are more likely to grapple with Imposter Syndrome, and are often told we need to "fix it" in order to become more effective leaders. The standard advice is to "fake it 'til you make it," which might help us appear confident on the outside, but does nothing to q...