Imposter Syndrome

Mekka Okereke, Director Of Engineering, Google

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.

Caitlin Hudon, Lead Data Scientist, Web.com

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

Ruchika Tulshyan, Founder & CEO, Candour

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