Mastering self-belief: Tackling imposter syndrome

Created for professionals at all career stages, this imposter syndrome session is aimed at individuals seeking to navigate self-doubt, boost confidence, and cultivate a resilient mindset in the workplace. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, a rising star, or someone navigating a new role, this session offers fresh insights and evidence-based strategies to practise.

What it covers

• Understanding the imposter phenomenon and its psychological underpinning, including concepts such as perfectionism as social comparison.
• How to recognise the imposter phenomenon, using a checklist of internal and external signs to look out for.
• Identifying different types of ‘imposter’: are you an ‘expert’, a ‘superhero’, or a ‘soloist’ perhaps?
• The cost of the imposter phenomenon: discussing a range of scenarios and examples in the workplace.
• Using an evidence-based scale to measure its impact.
• Strategies for overcoming the imposter phenomenon, including proven cognitive behavioural techniques, self-compassion and tools for managers.

Participants will leave this session with a profound understanding of the impostor phenomenon, an ability to recognise destructive patterns of self-doubt, and a rich toolbox of strategies that go well beyond generic solutions, to build and contribute to the workplace newfound healthy skills of confidence and authenticity. 

We're offering four free training sessions for managers in 2025, which all build on the principles of delivering better wellbeing support for your colleagues. 

Find out more about the other events we're offering here. 

You can sign up to the whole series, or attend any as a standalone session. 

If you'd like to know more, please email us at wellbeing@lawscot.org.uk.