The Truth Behind Imposter Syndrome | Christine vs Work

What if we’ve been going about imposter syndrome all wrong?
Typically, imposter syndrome is framed as something an individual should mentally tackle, but there’s something much larger underneath these personal feelings of insecurity, doubt, and fear. The concept itself (described as “imposter phenomenon”) was coined in a psychology study from 1978. What was that study about, why has imposter syndrome become so popular, and what have we learned since then?
I sought answers from Jodi-Ann Burey, a speaker, writer, and podcaster working in the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. If you have feelings that are commonly attributed to imposter syndrome, Jodi-Ann suggests asking yourself questions to better identify the root cause of these “imposter-y” sensations-whether what you’re feeling is simply a natural human response to acclimating to a new challenge or, more seriously, a indicator that systemic discrimination needs to be addressed.
00:00 Have you felt this?
00:52 Meet Jodi-Ann Burey
01:20 Where does this word come from?
01:50 Here' what the study says
03:41 Who is this affecting?
05:48 How to handle the real feelings
07:27 Ask yourself these questions
09:45 How do I share this information with others?
10:21 How to (really) stop imposter syndrome
This video originally published on HBR's Ascend KZbin Channel in August, 2022.
Learn more about Jodi-Ann Burey’s work:
jodiannburey.com/
www.blackcancer.co/
/ jaburey
Produced by Andy Robinson, Christine Liu, Kelsey Alpaio
Video and Editing by Andy Robinson
Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player
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[@monikakress3867]

funny how you feel like you’re an imposter when you’ve got people telling you you’re an imposter. must be something wrong with you to feel like you’re an imposter.

[@shawn.brumfield]

I think this is a valuable take on the way "Imposter Syndrome" is being used in popular discourse. I appreciate how it highlights a way in which the concept is being used that I wasn't aware of. Like many concepts, once it gets into the hands of popular culture, it gets twisted to our detriment. I am a little surprised that there is no substantive interaction with the body of research subsequent to the original paper on the phenomenon which includes for example how to distinguish imposter syndrome from the normal feelings that arise in situations like the video describe. There was no interaction with Valerie Young's work on the subject or with the research that shows it's not confined to discriminatory environments but, instead, shows up in higher percentages within any information dense, rapidly changing field. I would have loved to have seen Jodi-Ann's thoughts on that aspect of the research. EDIT: After researching Jodi-Ann, I found that she interacts very meaningfully with the research I mentioned above on a podcast with Brené Brown (Dare to Lead, October 11, 2021 episode). Good stuff!! Thanks for making this video.

[@QuantumBits0]

love this.

[@abdelhaibouaicha3293]

📝 Summary of Key Points: 📌 Impostor syndrome is a feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evidence of success and competence. 🧐 It was first termed "impostor phenomenon" in 1978 and is commonly experienced by high-achieving women in predominantly white-collar workplaces. 🚀 Impostor syndrome can distract from systemic problems in the workplace, such as lack of opportunity, fair pay, and diversity. 🚀 Companies should be held accountable for creating inclusive environments by addressing structural issues and promoting transparency, equitable distribution of resources, and inclusive policies and practices. 💡 Additional Insights and Observations: 💬 "Impostor syndrome is a distraction from the real issues in the workplace." 📊 No specific data or statistics were mentioned in the video. 🌐 The video does not reference any external sources or references. 📣 Concluding Remarks: The video highlights the concept of impostor syndrome and its impact on women in the workplace. It emphasizes the need for structural changes in organizations to address this issue and calls for companies to be held accountable for creating inclusive environments. By focusing on systemic problems and promoting transparency and equity, progress can be made towards a more supportive and inclusive workplace. Made with Talkbud

[@satokazuma6556]

Looks ai generated

[@abdelhaibouaicha3293]

@@satokazuma6556 Yeah, it's generated by Talkbud a chrome extension that allows you to summarise and chat with videos' content

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

I thought I have imposter syndrom, but then I discovered I was just incompotent

[@zachcherian1709]

There is absolutely no need to start using terms like WTF as if they’re acceptable now. You don’t need the support of such terms/ words to make your point.

[@John-rd9dh]

Calm tf down Zach

[@victoriawalker6174]

A lot of us are neurologically diverse, so imposter syndrome is part and parcel

[@xyzy1090]

MEN FEEL THIS AS WELL!!! WHY IS EVERYTHING ABOUT WOMEN OF COLOR PLUs GLASS CEILING, COULD WE JUST LIVE IN A NORMAL SOCIETY WITHOUT TALKING ABOUT COLOR ON EVERY CORNER?????????