Imposter syndrome

How to Beat Imposter Syndrome: A Woman’s Perspective

How to Beat Imposter Syndrome: A Woman’s Perspective

We have seen women more consistently reach positions of great power and authority in recent decades, from Margaret Thatcher to Angela Merkel, and I am delighted to say that this group of powerful women is showing no signs of slowing down. However, a recent article published by the Financial Times in 2019 reveals that women in high-power positions are suffering from so-called “imposter syndrome” — anxiety about being exposed as a fraud — in many professional fields.