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Why Women Are Taught to Doubt Themselves: The Role of Gender Stereotypes in Imposter Syndrome
"You’re so good with people." "You work hard—that’s why you’ve done well." "You’re a natural helper." For many women, these kinds of...
Sanaz Solomon, PhD
Mar 213 min read


Why Women Experience Imposter Syndrome More Often—And How Gender Stereotypes Shape Self-Doubt
If you’ve ever felt like your achievements are due to luck, timing, or other people overestimating your abilities, you’re not alone.
Sanaz Solomon, PhD
Mar 174 min read


When Imposter Syndrome Spirals Out of Control: A Leadership Story
When Emily accepted the promotion to Director of Strategy, she felt ready. Excited, even. Years of hard work had led to this moment, and...
Sanaz Solomon, PhD
Mar 132 min read


The Dunning-Kruger Effect and Imposter Syndrome: Phase 4 – When Confidence and Competence Finally Align (Mostly)
We’ve been on quite the journey. In Phase 1 , we met the blissfully unaware overconfident newbies who boldly charge ahead without...
Sanaz Solomon, PhD
Mar 93 min read


The Dunning-Kruger Effect and Imposter Syndrome: Phase 3 – Climbing Out of the Pit (Very, Very Slowly)
Welcome back! Last time, we explored Phase 2—the infamous Valley of Despair , where confidence plummets and frantic Googling becomes a...
Sanaz Solomon, PhD
Mar 52 min read


How to Accept Compliments Without Feeling Like a Fraud
How can you accept compliments without feeling like a fraud? Try these five simple shifts.
Sanaz Solomon, PhD
Mar 42 min read


The Dunning-Kruger Effect and Imposter Syndrome: Phase 2 - When Reality Hits Like a Brick
Previously, we explored Phase 1 of the Dunning-Kruger Effect—the blissful overconfidence of the novice. That stage where someone with...
Sanaz Solomon, PhD
Feb 172 min read


The Dunning-Kruger Effect and Imposter Syndrome: Why We Second-Guess Ourselves While Others Strut with Unshakable Confidence
Have you ever met someone who confidently wades into a complex discussion with a shocking lack of expertise—while you, despite your years...
Sanaz Solomon, PhD
Feb 133 min read


Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: 5 Steps to Reclaim Your Confidence
Imposter syndrome affects many high-achieving professionals, leading them to doubt their abilities despite evident success. Research...
Sanaz Solomon, PhD
Feb 72 min read
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