NYSERNet Women in IT CoP - The Imposter Syndrom

Original Post Date: February 7, 2024

Last week saw the first meeting of the NYSERNet Women in IT Community of Practice. Obviously, not everyone on the list could attend, so I am reposting the terrific summary by Jennifer Oxenford. The meeting was an informative and interactive discussion, exactly the kind of discussion that adds to our knowledge base and helps to build community.

I hope you will find these resources useful and will consider joining this group for future meetings.

All the best,

Holly

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Here are some follow-up statistics and resources on the Imposter Syndrome Learn@Lunch topic we started discussing this week:

• 75% of female executives across industries have experienced imposter syndrome in their careers, which is a feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt that makes them continuously doubt if they are qualified enough for the job. (KPMG)
• 74% of executive women believe that their male counterparts do not experience feelings of self-doubt as much as female leaders do. (KPMG)
• Two-thirds (66%) of women have experienced imposter syndrome at work over a 12 month period. (OnePoll)
• According to the 2018 study by OnePoll, men are 18% less likely to experience imposter syndrome than women, with just over half (56%) saying they experienced it in the past 12 months.
• Just 21% of leaders say they’ve discussed these feelings with their peers or other business leaders (NerdWallet). 4% say they don’t discuss these feelings with anyone else (NerdWallet).
• Imposter Syndrome is most prevalent in those just starting off their careers and those at the other end of the scale at the close of their career journey (NerdWallet)
• Starting a new role triggers Imposter Syndrome in the most people (57%), closely followed by receiving praise in front of colleagues (55%). (NerdWallet)

You're Not Powerless in the Face of Imposter Syndrome

Here are resources on conquering Imposter Syndrome and talking to staff and colleagues to normalize conversations around Imposter Syndrome:

• You're Not Powerless in the Face of Imposter Syndrome
• You're Not an Imposter. Yu're Actually Pretty Amazing.
• 15 Leadership Tips For Helping EmployeesDefeat Imposter Syndrom
• Imposter Syndrome Plagues Most Women - Less than Half of Men

Our next meeting will be on Thurs. Feb. 22nd at 12pm ET (time adjusted from 11am to accommodate SUNY CC CIOs meeting conflict). Zoom link to join the meeting is included below. Please feel free to share the invite with others that you think may have interest and we encourage you to sign up at and share the resource page. And if you are inspired to offer any further resources/suggestions on topics/speakers for future meetings please fill out the form

Jennifer Oxenford

CHIEF MEMBERSHIP OFFICER | DIRECTOR, NYC DARK FIBER PROGRAM

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