Overcoming imposter syndrome as a Scrum Master

Do you sometimes feel like you have no idea what you are doing? Do you wonder if the approach you took is the right one?
Many of us fall into that feeling because of the complexity of the work that we do. That’s the infamous imposter syndrome.
Regardless of how successful you are, you may still experience it. And it all comes down to how well you manage that feeling.
Watch this video to find out how to build confidence in yourself as a Scrum Master and fight back the imposter syndrome.
In this video I talked about:
✅ The three reasons why Scrum Masters often fall victim to the imposter syndrome
✅ How to build and present your expertise
✅ Why you don’t have to do and solve everything
and more!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
01:14 Reasons for imposter syndrome in Scrum Masters
01:23 Reason 1: Misconceptions about the Scrum Master role
02:35 Reason 2: Pushback to change
03:27 Reason 3: Lack of clear guidance
04:55 Ways to overcome the imposter syndrome
05:16 One. Become the Agile expert
06:05 Two. Know what IS part of your role and what isn’t
07:48 Three. Get comfortable with failure
08:48 Four. Stand your ground
09:58 Five. Pick your battles
11:10 Six. Track your progress
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[@ScrumMastered]

I hope this video was helpful if helping you overcome the imposter syndrome. 📖 If you’d like to get guidance on your Scrum Master journey, check what my mentorship program has to offer: scrummastered.com/scrum-master-mentorship-program/ 📩 Subscribe to my newsletter to get updates on new stuff and special offers: scrummastered.com/free-downloads/

[@m.f.8752]

Very true. And we often do this while juggling other roles. Without extra pay.

[@everyOceanseen]

You are absolutely spot on what you experience as a Scrum Master. I'm often challenged from within that is what I do valuable. Thank you for providing tips of how to overcome. Blessings!

[@ScrumMastered]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad to know it was helpful

[@missantrelle]

OMG I was struggling with explaining this feeling to my husband when I was offered my most recent job - thank you so much for breaking this down and for letting me know I am not the only one feeling like this!

[@ScrumMastered]

You are welcome! :)

[@alebigna]

You are not alone, I struggle with it a lot too ;)

[@irenalobutova9216]

Great video!

[@PetraVesela]

Great video, thank you :-)

[@JovenAlbarida]

Thank you very much sharing this

[@alebigna]

Thank you Daria, very interesting and useful!

[@ScrumMastered]

Glad you liked it!

[@fulethadunbar]

Interested thanks for creating this page

[@darbedaramkardi]

Awesome video! Thanks Daria! :)

[@ScrumMastered]

Thank you for watching!

[@nathalieheath5693]

Love it!

[@Gersonior]

Amazing content, thank you!

[@ScrumMastered]

My pleasure!

[@marianhlavacek714]

Wow, it is pure true. Very helpful content, thank you very much! I wish you a lot of success on your journey.

[@ScrumMastered]

Thanks, Marian, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@feyikemiadedayo-balogun2940]

Great Video Daria, packed with useful insights on how to deal with the Imposter Syndrome that has been following me all this time

[@ScrumMastered]

Thank you for watching! Don't worry, you'll be able to say the Imposter Syndrome bye-bye by the end of the mentorship program :)

[@Neobob88]

I often get hit with imposter syndrome, especially when people ask what do i do all day. and if i havent had 10 meetings in my calendar i can sumtime freez and not really know what to respond and then i really feel like an imposter.

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​👌🏻​ Great ​​🌈

[@sujatakumari7230]

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[@ScrumMastered]

I have a video about this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZTPhaeAhZiDi5Y Or did you mean something else?