The Imposter Syndrome Banishing Spell

Overview

Discover how to overcome Imposter Syndrome in this inspiring TEDx talk by Dona Sarkar, Chief #NinjaCat of Microsoft's Insider Program. Learn about the nature of Imposter Syndrome and gain practical strategies to banish it from your life, enabling personal growth and achievement. Explore topics such as identifying unqualified feelings, assessing potential losses and gains, breaking down tasks, finding qualified partners, conducting small experiments, and building a supportive network. Gain insights on embracing both success and learning opportunities as valuable experiences. This 26-minute presentation offers a comprehensive approach to conquering self-doubt and empowering yourself to pursue your goals with confidence.

Syllabus

Intro
I WAS IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME
WHAT ARE YOU FEELING UNQUALIFIED TO DO?
WHAT WILL YOU LOSE OUT ON? WILL YOU BE BETTER OFF?
WHAT WILL OTHER PEOPLE LOSE OUT ON? WILL THEY BE BETTER OFF?
BREAK IT DOWN. WHICH PARTS SPECIFICALLY ARE YOU QUALIFIED TO DO?
WHICH PARTS ARE YOU NOT QUALIFIED TO DO?
WHO IS QUALIFIED TO DO WHAT YOU ARE NOT?
HOW DID THE QUALIFIED PEOPLE LEARN. HOW CAN YOU DO THE SAME?
WHO CAN YOU ASK TO HELP/PARTNER? EXPERTS LOVE TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE
HOW CAN YOU DO A SMALL EXPERIMENT?
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A FRIEND. WRITE IT DOWN. DO THAT.
GATHER IMPOSTER SQUAD. TEXT OFTEN.
SOMETIMES YOU WIN. SOMETIMES YOU LEARN. EITHER WAY, IT'S A GREAT STORY