Key Strategies for Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

Ioana Rosu's talk centers on understanding and conquering imposter syndrome. She begins by encouraging the audience to acknowledge their achievements, discussing how self-doubt can manifest in various professional and personal situations, leading to decreased performance and satisfaction. Rosu urges individuals to focus on facts and evidence to combat these insecurities. She suggests practical steps such as setting realistic goals, seeking support from colleagues and mentors, joining communities, and resorting to physical activities for building self-confidence. Rosu also highlights how openly discussing achievements can foster a supportive culture and counteract imposter syndrome. She advocates for anticipating and preparing against the syndrome in addition to promoting one's accomplishments confidently. Rosu concludes by recommending resources for aiding one's journey to overcome imposter syndrome and assigns the audience homework to reaffirm their outstanding qualities verbally as an exercise in self-affirmation.