Podcast #2 – Imposter Syndrome & Overcoming It

In this episode of Her True North Leadership & Coaching Podcast, host Melissa Boyd dives into the topic of imposter syndrome—what it is, how it manifests, and, most importantly, how to overcome it. Imposter syndrome, coined by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978, is the persistent feeling of being a fraud despite evidence of competence and success. Many high-achieving women struggle with self-doubt, attributing their accomplishments to luck rather than their own skills and hard work. Melissa shares personal experiences, from over-preparing for presentations to hesitating to apply for promotions due to perceived skill gaps. These feelings of inadequacy often stem from workplace biases, gender stereotypes, and a lack of female role models in le ...