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The phrase imposter syndrome has increasingly crept into the culture. If you haven\\u2019t heard of it, it basically means that you feel like you\\u2019re a fraud, despite evidence to the contrary. As this term has gained more purchase in our culture, it\\u2019s also been subjected to an increasing amount of scrutiny and criticism, and also confusion. So, today we\\u2019re going to try to cut through some of that with Dr. Valerie Young, who\\u2019s been an internationally recognized expert on imposter syndrome since 1982.

Young is the co-founder of the Imposter Syndrome Institute. She wrote a book called, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It. As you\\u2019ll hear her explain, imposter syndrome is not just for women \\u2014 men deal with it, too, as do many other people along the gender spectrum.

This is the second installment of our ongoing work/life series.

In this episode we talk about:

• The three things that define impostor syndrome 
• Dr. Young\\u2019s contention that imposter syndrome impacts both men and women, but tends to hold women back more
• What it means to shift from impostor thinking to thinking like \\u201ca humble realist\\u201d
• Why we need to learn to reframe competence
• Whether or not impostor syndrome is limited to the professional sphere
• The impact of identity/social group 
• Three tools for dealing with imposter feelings
• Whether or not imposter feelings ever go away
• What to do if you\\u2019re in a relationship with someone with imposter syndrome
• And whether there are any upsides to imposter syndrome

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/valerie-young-574

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