Battles of an Impostor

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Impostor Syndrome

Mike Cannon-Brookes

Definition of Impostor Syndrome

An internal experience of intellectual phoniness … despite outstanding academic and professional accomplishments - Dr. Pauline R. Clance and Dr. Suzanne A. Imes The Impostor Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention. (1978)

Why me?

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What are the risks?

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Bill Gates Quote

“Don’t compare yourself with anyone in this world …if you do so, you are insulting yourself.” - Bill Gates

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Impostor syndrome can be good!

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Battles of an Impostor