Feeling like an imposter? As we endeavor through our research lives every day, it’s not always smooth sailing without doubting ourselves. In this episode, Anne and Yifan dissected their experiences on imposter syndrome in their early careers. We shared what makes these imposter feelings pop up and how we normally respond to them. We sought out some solutions to prepare ourselves better, nipping the self-doubt in the bud and regaining confidence.  

Have a listen and share what tools you have in your shed! 

Bibliography: 

Granfield, R., 1991. Making it by faking it: Working-class students in an elite academic environment. Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, 20(3), pp.331-351. https://doi.org/10.1177/089124191020003005  

Mulholland, K., Nichol, D. and Gillespie, A., 2023. ‘It feels like you’re going back to the beginning…’: addressing imposter feelings in early career academics through the creation of communities of practice. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 47(1), pp.89-104. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2022.2095896  

Read, B. and Leathwood, C., 2018. Tomorrow’sa mystery: Constructions of the future and ‘un/becoming’amongst ‘early’and ‘late’career academics. International Studies in Sociology of Education, 27(4), pp.333-351. https://doi.org/10.1080/09620214.2018.1453307  

Music:  

"Cipher"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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