Imposter Syndrome
Curated Articles
- Mekka Okereke's Twitter Thread on Imposter Syndrome
In this Twitter thread, Mekka suggests that an effective way to battle imposter syndrome is to first view it as a problem with the environment, not with the person experiencing it.
- Imposter Syndrome in Data Science
Caitlin explains why she sees imposter syndrome as particularly prevalent in data science, but her suggestions for combatting it is applicable across domains. • Why is imposter syndrome so prevalent in data science? • My secret for dealing with imposter syndrome • Community-wide techniques for reducing imposter syndrome
- Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome
The authors unpack the biases, assumptions, and risks built into the term "imposter syndrome". • Examining Imposter Syndrome as We Know It • Feeling Unsure Shouldn’t Make You an Imposter • Bias and Exclusion Exacerbate Feelings of Doubt • Confidence Doesn’t Equal Competence • Fixing Bias, Not Women