Impostor syndrome is the belief many of us hold that we aren't actually as capable or smart as others think we are, no matter how much evidence there is that we're successfully navigating our professional and personal lives.

Impostor syndrome isn’t a diagnosis or a medical problem but a pattern of thinking that can lead to self-doubt, negative self-talk, and missed opportunities. According to the Journal of General Internal Medicine, more than eight out of every ten people experience impostor syndrome.

00:00 What Impostor Syndrome Looks Like
01:19 Impostor Syndrome is Just Another Variation of Shame
03:01 The Solution to Impostor Syndrome Is Exposing It