Imposter Syndrome - Team Workshop
TJay Gerber
The "Imposter Syndrome Team Workshop" is designed to help team members identify, acknowledge, and manage imposter syndrome (IS). Imposter syndrome is a behavioral health pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as a "fraud," despite evidence of their competence. This workshop aims to create a supportive environment where participants can share their experiences, learn from each other, and develop strategies to cope with IS.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Introduction and Working Agreement (5 minutes)
Begin by explaining the objective of the workshop.
Establish a working agreement focusing on openness, empathy, courage, confidentiality, equal voice, and psychological safety.
Individual Reflection (10 minutes)
Participants grab a lane and add sticky notes with examples of when they've experienced imposter syndrome.
Reflect on the following prompts:
How did you feel in the moment?
What were your thoughts at the time?
How did it impact you?
How did you overcome or manage it (if you were able to)?
Group Sharing and Brainstorming (20 minutes)
Break participants into small groups of 3-4 people.
Each person shares their examples and reflections.
Discuss as a group ideas to overcome/manage some of the examples.
Add sticky notes with practical steps, mindsets, self-care practices, or resources that can help.
Gallery Walk (10 minutes)
One person from each small group shares the key takeaways from their group discussion.
Identify common triggers and 3-4 coping strategies that resonated most with the group.
Action Planning (2 minutes)
Each participant writes down one action they will take based on the workshop discussion.
Closing (3 minutes)
Thank attendees for their courage and openness.
Share additional resources and books.
Revisit the team's Working Agreement to incorporate learnings from the workshop.
Who Will Find This Board Useful?
Teams and Organizations: Looking to foster a supportive environment and address imposter syndrome collectively.
Agile and Scrum Masters: To use within their Community of Practice (may also use "Imposter Syndrome - Scrum Master Workshop" in Miroverse.
Individual and Team Coaches: Seeking to provide targeted support for managing imposter syndrome.
High-Achieving Individuals: Across various fields who may struggle with feelings of inadequacy despite their success.
TJay Gerber
CNO Financial
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