Over three years ago I had the opportunity to change roles and
take the next step in my career. In the early days I would find
myself thinking "maybe I don't belong here" and
"maybe I don't deserve this". Whilst those feelings
don't come quite as often anymore, there are still times every
now and then when imposter feelings bubble to the surface.
It wasn't until speaking to a colleague (a very clever,
experienced, and well-respected lawyer) who admitted to having
similar thoughts from time to time that I started to wonder whether
those feelings ever go away, or whether they are even so bad?
When you Google the term "Imposter Syndrome", the
results are mostly inspirational articles about how to overcome
your insecurities and build self-confidence. When you scratch the
surface, however, it's easy to see how this phenomenon is far
more complex.
