Imposter Phenomenon - The Academic's Perspective - with Dr Kate Atkin
Work Truths: Off the Record by Rachel Morris
Episode notes
🎙️ Series 2 of Work Truths: Off the Record continues with a brilliant conversation with Dr Kate Atkin, and this one is full of practical insight, honesty, and plenty to think about.
Kate is a speaker, facilitator, author, and researcher who completed her PhD on the imposter phenomenon in 2024, and has literally written the book on the topic. She also speaks from lived experience, which makes our conversation feel especially grounded and human.
We talk about why Kate is certain that we must be using the word phenomenon rather than syndrome, and what that change in language says about how we understand imposter feelings. And importantly how it empowers those experiencing it.
We also explore the difference between healthy self-doubt and the kind of imposter experience tha ...Â