How to Fight Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome (or IS) is often described as a feeling of professional self-doubt that can lead a competent employee to believe that he or she is not actually qualified to occupy a current position of skill, leadership, or responsibility. People who suffer from this form of cognitive bias often think of themselves themselves as frauds who are tricking the world into seeing them as qualified experts.This syndrome takes root in certain professions more than others (coding and IT fields, for example)), and studies demonstrate that the bias impacts women and Americans of African descent more so.If you feel like IS might be playing a role in your working life, or even holding back the growth of your career, keep these considerations in mind. A few healthy reminders can mitigate the damage caused by misguided self-doubt.