Workplace insecurities | If you have imposter syndrome, you must learn to capitalise on it

‘Imposter syndrome’ has arguably been the wellbeing buzzword of the past five years.

For those of you who have been living under a rock, this phenomenon is characterised by a continuous inability to believe that one’s own success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved based on effort or skills.

The result of a person experiencing this can be debilitating for a variety of reasons. Self-doubt and worry can lead to self-sabotaging behaviours, low self-esteem, and increased levels of stress and burnout if a person feels they must overcompensate.

Even public figures have openly expressed their experience of imposter syndrome. Michelle Obama told an audience of students during a speech that her imposter syndrome “never goes away”. Whilst comedian Tina Fay has shared that she often fears people will find out she’s a “phony”.