Vous vous sentez comme un imposteur dans votre carrière. Comment pouvez-vous commencer à vous approprier votre parcours de croissance ?

One has to first understand what all they have done so far. Largely we all tend be under-confident in work we have done and discount that. In my interactions as a career mentor for over 200 candidates, I have heard from professionals with more than 8-10 years of experience telling me that 'I have hardly done anything' but when I ask them to give me a brief summary of who they are- they tend to go on and on about all their skillsets without hesitation - it is more of a framing issue than actual skillset issue. People open up after probing in the right direction - if you can't do it yourself don't hesitate and go for career strategy consulting and if not take AI support to ask you relevant question and draft an introduction about you.

It's crucial to understand who I truly am and what I want to become. Often, we compare ourselves to an ideal that's unrealistic or undefined. Therefore, my priority is to clearly define my ideals and then assess where I currently stand. I might start by jotting down my thoughts and then gather anonymous feedback from others. Next, I'll design a path towards what I aspire to achieve and learn to acknowledge my successes. It might be helpful to create a beautiful and vibrant board displaying my achievements and place it on the wall. These methods help me gradually accept myself more realistically and embark on a journey of growth and progress.

Gaining support from mentors, coaches, or peers offers valuable insights into my abilities and achievements. Their guidance and encouragement help me set and reach professional goals, reminding me that I'm not alone in facing challenges.

Breaking down larger objectives into smaller, manageable tasks helps me create a clear path to success. Each achieved milestone builds my confidence and gradually diminishes feelings of imposter syndrome.

There's not such a thing as an imposter. Either none of us is, or all of us are! Everyone starts somewhere and you begin gathering tools and experience by learning and implementing. Action is the cornerstone of any new endeavor. The more you deliver, the sooner you and everyone around you will start seeing you as a genuine subject matter expert! Try to go 30% learning and 70% execution. Rinse and repeat. There are no shortcuts for this one. Gather useful information about the context of what you're trying to get into. Usually Pareto's principle applies here. You can get to the 80% top professionals by mastering the right 20% of the fundamentals. Keep pushing, keep winning!

By setting aside time to review your accomplishments and progress, you can gain a clearer understanding of your strengths and areas for improvement. Reflection also allows you to identify patterns in your successes and challenges, which can guide your future actions and decisions. By continuously assessing your journey, you stay grounded in your growth, build confidence, and maintain a balanced perspective on your professional development.

Celebrate even the small achievements and milestones you reach. Keep a record of your accomplishments, positive feedback, and successful projects. Reviewing this documentation regularly can remind you of your value and progress. Share your achievements with trusted colleagues, mentors, or friends. Treat yourself to something special when you reach a significant milestone. Build a visual representation of your achievements, such as a bulletin board or digital display where you can see your progress regularly. Ask for feedback from colleagues or mentors specifically about your recent achievements and growth. Use your progress as a foundation to set new, challenging goals.

We all have an "inner critic"—the voice that tells you you're not good enough or lack the necessary skills. What messages does your inner critic send to make you feel like an imposter? Recognize these messages, and give this voice a name and image to separate yourself from it. Conversely, there's the "inner champion"—the voice that encourages you. What positive messages does it send when you succeed? Recall affirmations like "I nailed this!" Name and visualize your inner champion. When your critic speaks, remember your champion and replace the negative messages. This combined with your list of accomplishments works really well to quiet the imposter syndrome.