Vrouwen vaker gelabeld met “imposter syndrome”

Goed artikel in Harvard Business Review over 'imposter syndrome'. Het idee dat je een bedrieger bent die per ongeluk ergens is binnengekomen, en wacht op de dag dat je collega's er achter komen dat je eigenlijk helemaal niet gekwalificeerd bent.

"Although feelings of uncertainty are an expected and normal part of professional life, women who experience them are deemed to suffer from imposter syndrome."

"..As white men progress, their feelings of doubt usually abate as their work and intelligence are validated over time. They’re able to find role models who are like them, and rarely (if ever) do others question their competence, contributions, or leadership style. Women experience the opposite. Rarely are we invited to a women’s career development conference where a session on “overcoming imposter syndrome” is not on the agenda."

Lees hier het hele artikel.