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Imposter syndrome: how do you avoid falling into the trap?

Imposter syndrome: how do you avoid falling into the trap?

Impostor syndrome affects both men and women in their careers, often leading to self-doubt in leadership roles. Nitya Fajardo emphasizes the importance of normalizing these feelings to enhance self-confidence and support team members struggling with similar issues. As a leader, she shares her own experiences of impostor syndrome to foster open communication and create a safe space for employees to express their emotions. By addressing impostor syndrome in team management, organizations can align with their core values and improve overall team dynamics. Fajardo believes this communication is vital for mental health and career development. According to Nitya Fajardo, it's essential to support employees' career plans while helping them believe in their capabilities. Don’t miss more tips and insights on leadership and team management in the full episode.

2026·Season 3·Episodio 4Highlight
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00:05

Impostor syndrome Gosh."Impostor syndrome how can you avoid falling into its trap?" I think impostor syndrome is something that both men and women,at some point in our professional or personal lives,may have fallen into.

00:27

Unfortunately, I've also fallen into it, but I don't feel ashamed about it.

00:32

I honestly think it's something we should normalize,especially when you realize that it's usually a matter of confidence.

00:42

You grow fast within a company, start taking on leadership roles,and all of a sudden you begin to question everything:"Why am I here?" "Why me?" "What am I doing differently from my colleagues?" You start doubting yourself,wondering if you're really as capable as the company thinks you are,and whether you truly deserve that position.

01:10

It's tough.But well, I think that when you start building your self-confidence,once you recognise the problem and begin working on it,what really helps me is just normalizing it.

01:23

And once you normalize it,you really realize that you can work on it.

01:29

As a leader, how do you deal with employees coming to you to ask how they can overcome their own impostor syndrome?

01:40

When I notice that someone on my team might be suffering from impostor syndrome during a conversation,an one-on-one, or similar,I try to explain to them that I also suffer from it or have suffered from it at some point.

01:57

I tell them it's completely normal, that they need to believe in themselves and never feel ashamed.

02:04

That is, I try, in some way, to explain to them the same things that helped me, so that they can normalize it too.

02:12

I use myself as an example.It's completely natural to feel this way.

02:20

So I talk to them, help them normalize it and listen to them because it's not just about saying "Don't worry".

02:28

They also need to express their emotions, so I give them space to speak, to let it out.

02:36

And I work through that with them.It's one of the things I enjoy the most.

02:40

I genuinely love working with people: caring for them,helping them.

02:46

For me, that's also part of mental health.That's why I want them to feel good.