That voice in your head telling you that you’re saying the wrong things, or not saying enough, is not telling the truthThe dilemma How can I feel less intimidated when talking to senior or pivotal people who might be good for my career? And feel less shame in the aftermath? I come from a working-class, immigrant background. I have risen through the ranks in my team and now have a lead role where I go to lots of meetings. I frequently suffer with impostor syndrome. I have seen people reach the top of their game just by being good at meetings, while I feel like I lack this skill, and now this job is more challenging.I long to stay in my comfort zone in which I have lots of quiet time to do work rather than attend meetings. Though if I was to do that, I’d be taking a step down in my career. After talking to people I admire, I end up not sleeping and rerunning the conversation, annoyed at myself for my performance. Continue reading...
An individual from a working-class, immigrant background, now in a leadership role, struggles with impostor syndrome and anxiety related to meetings, hindering their career progression. This is exacerbated by sleep deprivation due to having young children and past experiences, specifically their upbringing which discouraged self-expression and included criticism from their mother. The person seeks advice on how to overcome these feelings of intimidation and shame to thrive in their role.
