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Self-confidence & Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt like a fraud, or afraid of being found out because you do not know enough? You are not alone. In this in-company workshop, you will learn to recognise imposter syndrome and turn it into genuine self-confidence. The workshop consists of 2 half-days for 6 to 12 participants, in Dutch or English.

Self-confidence & Imposter Syndrome
Self-confidence & Imposter Syndrome

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Do you recognise this?

It is Friday afternoon and you get to present your plan to the whole team. You have prepared it thoroughly, but while talking you mainly think: soon they will notice that I actually know very little about this.

Meanwhile, your colleagues are nodding. No one sees what you feel, and that makes it worse. You would rather not say the idea out loud, or you make it smaller than it is.

You do good work, and yet:

  • you feel like a fraud;
  • you are afraid that others will notice you do not know enough;
  • you miss out on opportunities because you doubt yourself;
  • you experience mistakes or negative feedback as proof that you fall short.

Imposter syndrome can stop you from showing everything you have to offer. Self-confidence helps you embrace mistakes and feedback and turn them into inspiration.

Why do I keep doubting myself?

Those who feel like a fraud often work harder than necessary to cover up that feeling. You check everything three times and quickly attribute success to luck or to others.

That drains energy and leaves little room for enjoyment in your work. You pass up opportunities you could take, and every mistake sounds like a confirmation of what you already feared.

Yet it does not have to stay that way. These feelings are normal, and you can learn to deal with them differently.

How do you build genuine self-confidence?

Self-confidence is not a trait you are born with. You can build it, step by step, by learning to recognise and adjust your thoughts.

Our coaches understand how paralysing self-doubt feels, even for people who deliver good work. In 2 half-days, you will learn to recognise the characteristics of imposter syndrome, deal with it and apply a new mindset to real challenges. We start from what you experience.

This way, you learn to use mistakes and feedback as inspiration instead of as evidence against yourself.

What you can do after the workshop

After the workshop you can:

  • recognise the characteristics of imposter syndrome;
  • understand that these feelings are normal;
  • apply ways to manage them;
  • build and cultivate self-confidence;
  • develop a more optimistic mindset and reduce feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy;
  • use your new mindset to take on challenges.

This is how we approach it

We work in two half-days and start from what you experience.

The programme

  • Characteristics of imposter syndrome: learn to recognise the signs and symptoms;
  • Dealing with imposter syndrome: discover ways to manage these feelings;
  • Developing self-confidence: learn how to build self-confidence;
  • Applying self-confidence: use your new mindset to take on and overcome challenges.

Afterwards you keep practising

Every training is extended in the THOC Learning Space. Your material remains available and you get an AI Coach who knows the lesson.

We work in an experience-oriented way: you immediately get to work with the material in exercises that resemble real situations.

Who gives this training

Our coaches can give this workshop. Are you an HR professional, L&D manager, supervisor or business leader and do you want to promote a culture of growth and self-confidence in your organisation? Then we will gladly organise the workshop for your team.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Self-confidence and imposter syndrome workshop for?

For professionals who doubt themselves or feel like a fraud, and for HR, L&D and supervisors who want to promote a culture of growth and self-confidence in their organisation.

What is imposter syndrome?

It is the feeling that you are a fraud and that you will be found out because you do not know enough. In the workshop you learn to recognise the characteristics and understand that these feelings are normal.

How many participants do you work with and in which language?
  • With six to twelve participants per group, in Dutch or English. The workshop consists of 2 half-days.
How much does the workshop cost?

Every training is tailored, so we work with a quote after we have heard your request. You can also request a tailored training.

What happens after the workshop?

Your material remains available in the THOC Learning Space, together with an AI Coach who knows the lesson. You can continue practising there at your own pace.

Practical details

  • Formula: In-company training
  • Languages: English, Dutch
  • Half-days: 2
  • Participants: 6 to 12

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