Speaker: Kim Meninger – Leadership Coach, Consultant and TEDx Speaker
Abstract:
• Do you ever feel like a fraud?
• Do you ask yourself, “Who am I to…?”
• Do you worry that the people around you are so much smarter and more qualified than you are?
If so, you likely struggle with impostor syndrome, a term for the feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy many professionals face despite all evidence to the contrary. Impostor syndrome strikes roughly 80% of the population, though many of us continue to feel like we’re alone in the struggle. It is most common among high achievers, professionals navigating transitions and those who feel different from the majority culture.
In this interactive discussion, you will:
• Develop a greater understanding of impostor syndrome, including its manifestations and root causes.
• Learn why impostor syndrome is not only a threat to individuals but also to businesses.
• Gain clear, actionable strategies to build your confidence and achieve your professional goals.
• Explore opportunities to create more inclusive work environments that minimize the threat of impostor syndrome across the organization.
Bio: Kim Meninger is a leadership coach, consultant and TEDx speaker who is on a mission to make it easier to be human at work. She believes that what holds us back in the workplace is rarely our ability to do the work itself – it’s the fears, doubts and insecurities we bring to our interactions with others. Kim strives to reveal the messy human side of the workplace and provide actionable strategies to help us more confidently navigate our work environments. Because when we are more confident, we are more innovative, collaborative and inclusive — and that’s better for everyone!
Kim previously held leadership positions managing strategic relationships at EMC and Monster. She holds a BA in psychology and an MBA from Boston College. She is also an ICF Professional Certified Coach. Kim hosts the Impostor Syndrome Files podcast and leads a weekly Leading Humans discussion forum, which is free and open to all.
To learn more about Kim and her work, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KimMeninger.
