Impostor Syndrome describes the feeling of constant self-doubt about one's own competence and performance. It includes the feeling of being an intellectual fraud and in danger of being exposed at any moment, despite their objective success. This concept is mainly described for high-achieving people. It often affects scientists who do not attribute or recognize success due to their own achievements and abilities.

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Content:

• Understanding the Impostor Phenomenon and its characteristics
• Becoming familiar with explanatory and developmental approaches
• Differentiating and comparing it with aspects of mental health
• Learning strategies to strengthen self-esteem and one’s own performance capacity

Goals:

• Introduction to the Impostor Syndrome
• Scientific explanatory approaches
• Practical exercises for self-reflection (individual work, small groups)
• Connections to mental health in the work context
• Effective strategies to address the Impostor Syndrome

Optional (depending on participants’ needs and available time):

• Gender-specific aspects
• How leaders can help prevent Impostor Syndrome in employees