Imposter Syndrome: Do I Really Belong Here?

Imposter syndrome generates feelings of self-doubt, fear, and stress that can prevent planners from taking advantage of opportunities to grow, engage effectively with the communities they work in, and add their voices in planning and policy-making processes. When we talk about this phenomenon, we find that there are lots of others having similar experiences with imposter syndrome.

This presentation acknowledges that this is an issue that negatively affects planners' performance and well-being. Panelists share different ways that imposter syndrome has manifested for them and the practical methods and strategies they have used to address these obstacles. By recognizing the issue and having some tools to work through it, planners can reach new goals, maximize their potential, recognize their worth, know how different environments affect themselves and others, and better serve the public interest.

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