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Imposter Syndrome | Coreene Archer | Reach Minds - Thoughts for your Life Journey


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Welcome to the Reach Minds: Thoughts for Your Life’s Journey podcast. Today, we'll dive into the topic of Imposter Syndrome: when it occurs, how to recognize it, and strategies to manage it. Imposter Syndrome has gained prominence recently within organizations and among individuals. But does it show up the same way for everyone?

In this podcast we pose the following questions on Imposter Syndrome?


  • How would you define Imposter syndrome? 
  • I know we have had a few brief discussion on Imposter syndrome What made you get interested in Imposter syndrome?
  • What are the common triggers for Imposter syndrome? 
  • What part do you think culture and society play in having Imposter syndrome if any?
  • What are some of the ways an individual can recognise when Imposter syndrome emerges for them? 

  • Is it connected to belonging and identity? And when we talk about Imposter Syndrome, do we all mean the same thing?

    Imposter Syndrome manifests differently for each person and can be closely tied to feelings of belonging and identity. Recognizing and addressing it requires understanding these personal nuances and fostering environments where individuals feel secure to express and confront these feelings.


    Let's delve into these questions and uncover practical ways to navigate and manage Imposter Syndrome effectively.


    Today, I am joined today by Coreene Archer, who is a Principal Consultant & Executive Coach: Coreene is a trained OD consultant and executive coach whose work is rooted in over 20 years of management experience, developing systems and individuals. She has worked with several organisations across sectors including public, private, arts and VCSE sector organisations. These include several universities, small and large charities, NHS systems and individuals, arts and media organisations.     Coreene has a strong curiosity about organisational life and about what is said and what remains unsaid. She is interested in what organisations do to individuals and how to make the experience of working life better across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on the role of visible and hidden “difference” plays in identity construction and how leadership emerges. She has a Master's degree in Group Dynamics and postgraduate qualifications in executive coaching, leadership and supervision. Coreene is also leading on the development and delivery of the Launching Young Leaders Programme which is a new conference aimed at helping young people to explore issues of role and leadership. She is an experienced facilitator and teacher who delivers a number of programmes helping others develop skills in these areas.   Coreene is in the final stage of her PhD programme. 

    Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

    You can find out more about Coreene Archer by going on to the Tavistock institute human relations website https://www.tavinstitute.org

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