Imposter Syndrome: Managing Fears of Inadequacy & Self-doubt

Dr Iain Price | HNC2026

45 minute video - Certificated at 1 hour of CPD

Have you ever felt like everyone else has it all figured out, while you’re just hanging on to be found out? If so, you are not alone! Impostor thinking – that nagging voice that says you’re not good enough, smart enough, or deserving enough – is especially common among those in leadership roles. In this session, we’ll unpack the five impostor ‘archetypes’ as identified by Dr. Valerie Young, discovering together how they can show up, and trip us up, in our everyday lives. More importantly, you’ll leave this talk with some practical strategies to recognise your own imposter/s, to rework their myths and tame them, so that you can become more self-assured in leading in your own way. This is not about magically eliminating self-doubt, rather turning this into opportunities for growth, resilience and greater self-acceptance. In short, this session is about helping you to release yourself to become more of the leader, and person, you need and want to be.