Practical Tools for Navigating Imposter Syndrome

Many academics are familiar with the feeling that their professional success is due to favorable circumstances and experience the accompanying fear of being “exposed” as an imposter. When this feeling plays a significant role in shaping everyday work life or even in career planning, it can be helpful to take a closer look at the topic.
In this workshop, we explore approaches and techniques that can help improve how we deal with this challenging phenomenon. A central focus of the workshop is on teaching and applying mindfulness techniques that allow for a healthy distance and a compassionate attitude toward one's own experience.
At the same time, imposter experiences will be placed in political and institutional contexts and discussed accordingly.

The current state of research will be presented and discussed for all topics covered.