are you an #imposter?

Have you ever felt like an #imposter? Or heard of the term #impostersyndrome?

Well, I certainly have. Even after earning a doctorate in my field, and multiple certificates and recognitions, professional licenses, high-profile projects under my belt and being featured as the face of our industry in multiple global campaigns, yes, me too I've felt like I was playing an act and will soon be discovered as a total fraud... I've even publicly joked and poked at myself about it.

Imposter Syndrome is a common phenomenon among career-oriented both men and women. Maybe slightly more among women which has to do with our biological and social conditioning but that could be a topic for another discussion. It is the feeling of not being qualified enough to do the job, despite possessing the necessary skills and experience. This feeling of inadequacy can be crippling, affecting one's confidence and ability to perform tasks effectively. And although it is not as crippling for most of us, it can certainly hinder our creative process, our drive and our ability the perform at our peak in any profession.

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Let me know if you've ever experienced this and what are your go to devices in overcoming such feelings? What advice would you have for individuals experiencing imposter syndrome? Let's continue this discussion in the comments below.

#impostersyndrome #architecture #design #successmindset #supportnetworks #failureisnecessary #celebrateachievements

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