In higher education leadership, women of color are making remarkable strides, ascending from tenured faculty positions to influential roles such as department chairs, deans, and provosts. This journey, marked by recognition and achievement, often comes with hidden adversity known as Imposter Syndrome. It’s time to have a heart-to-heart about something lurking in the shadows of […]

Are you feeling intimidated by your own title? Maybe you recently got promoted or started leading a new team, and you’re wondering if you can live up to the role. It’s called imposter syndrome folks, and it’s something many of my clients struggle with. Here’s the thing: You wouldn’t have been put in that role […]

One common myth that keeps many leaders stuck is the belief that you have to be an expert in your field to be an effective leader. It’s so easy to get caught up in feeling like we’re not good enough, we don’t know enough, or if we just learn a few more things, we’ll have […]

As a Black woman in leadership, it can feel like the weight of representing your entire race (and gender) is on your shoulders. You might feel like you have no room to fail, because any misstep or failure may reflect poorly on Black leaders as a whole. Michelle Obama said it best in a recent […]

As a black female executive or senior leader, it’s not uncommon to feel alienated or isolated from your colleagues. I often hear from my clients that they feel like they are not being kept in the know, they are being shut out of important conversations, and that they do not feel supported by their colleagues. […]

Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon that many people experience in their careers, regardless of their education or credentials. It’s the feeling of being inadequate, doubting your abilities, and feeling like a fraud in your role. These feelings can be particularly strong when you’re comparing yourself to colleagues who may have more credentials than you, or […]

Imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon that affects people at all stages of their career. It can be particularly strong in those who are elevated to executive or senior leadership roles. On top of this, feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt are often exacerbated for women of color in leadership positions. If you’re experiencing imposter syndrome, […]

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern that affects many people, regardless of their gender or professional background. However, research has shown that women are more likely to experience imposter syndrome than men, especially in fields where they are underrepresented. In her book, “The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from Imposter Syndrome […]

If you’ve ever stepped into an executive role, it’s likely that you’ve experienced imposter syndrome at some point. Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern where an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. While imposter syndrome is often thought of as an individual problem, it’s essential to […]