Key Points
If yes, the chances are that you are dealing with what is termed as imposter syndrome...
Lalitha M Shetty, Vice President-Human Resources, Omega Healthcare a provider of technology-enabled RCM, real-world data, pharma access, and payer risk solutions defines imposter syndrome as a psychological pattern characterised by people doubting their achievements and having a recurring, frequently internalised fear of being discovered as a fraud or inadequate...
Pallavi Jha, MD and Chairperson, Walchand PeopleFirst Limited and Dale Carnegie Training India, a workforce solutions provider, expresses a similar opinion: Impostor syndrome refers to a psychological phenomenon experienced by high-achieving individuals who struggle to internalise their accomplishments despite evident success...
Talking about the urgency to address this, she says an untreated case of imposter syndrome can have a serious negative effect on a persons mental health and well-being, raising stress levels, causing burnout and decreasing job satisfaction...
Firstly, Shetty suggests seeking seasoned coworkers or business veterans for mentorship as mentors can help individuals overcome obstacles and boost their self-confidence by reassuring them, sharing their own experiences, and giving constructive criticism..
