The Many Phases of Imposter Syndrome
“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”― Herman Melville
Feeling out of place and insecure are hallmarks of career changes. Even more so when breaking out of government. These emotions intensify when the destination is the hyper-dynamic tech industry.
Fortunately, you can take solace in the fact that these are shared sensations. Everyone who walked this route before you had the same series of self-doubts.
I compiled the following list, cataloging the phases of imposter syndrome:
Struggling for specifics during networking calls and coffees
Worrying about proving your worth in a new role in a new sector
Stay tuned for coming posts as I break these down and include steps to not let doubt prevent you from achieving your goal.