Kick out the imposter!
When psychologists Suzanne Imes and Pauline Rose Clance coined the term ‘imposter syndrome’ in the 70s, they noticed that very successful women often had it. Research shows that despite numerous professional achievements, women still put their success down to luck. Why can't we take credit for success? Why do we feel like we have to justify ourselves and why do women feel inadequate despite being in leading positions and successful at work?
When psychologists Suzanne Imes and Pauline Rose Clance coined the term ‘imposter syndrome’ in the 70s, they noticed that very successful women often had it. Research shows that despite numerous professional achievements, women still put their success down to luck. Why can’t we take credit for success? Why do we feel like we have to justify ourselves and why do women feel inadequate despite being in leading positions and successful at work?