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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome doesn’t discriminate. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve built a 20-year career, the voice of doubt can creep in when you least expect it.

Recently, I started working with a new coaching client who is battling this very challenge.

His story is one that reminds us how easy it is, even for the most successful among us, to fall into the imposter trap.

Let me introduce you to Ivan [Name withheld for privacy], a professional engineer focusing on sustainability. He’s spent nearly two decades building programs and solutions for some of the most respected companies in his field.

His peers regard him as one of the top 10 experts in North America—no small feat in such a competitive and rapidly evolving sector.

If you looked at his résumé, you’d see a professional who has not only achieved remarkable success but also significantly shaped the sustainability landscape.

Yet, despite these accomplishments, Ivan finds himself questioning his abilities.

Recently, after a round of corporate restructuring, he was left searching for a new career path.

Faced with the uncertainty of what to do next, a fear began to set in.

• Could he succeed in a new environment?
• Was he still relevant in a market that evolves faster than ever?
• Did he even have the skills to embark on something new?

This sense of inadequacy—of not being "good enough"—is a hallmark of imposter syndrome.

It’s the persistent fear that, despite the evidence of past success, you’ve somehow been faking it, and soon, everyone will figure it out. And this isn’t an isolated case.

Studies show that up to 70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point in their careers.

In my coaching sessions, we’ve worked through a few key strategies to help him manage this crippling self-doubt and reclaim his confidence.

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Until next time, Roger M. Thompson