Today we discuss the trending topic of imposter syndrome - when an individual doubts their skills, talents or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud.

84% of people have identified as having imposter syndrome.

Catherine Tsavalas of Tech Elevator joins Tara Thurber and Ellie Bright to discuss the five main types of imposter syndrome and her Top5 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome.

If you have ever felt like you don't belong, you're not good enough, you're not worthy or you don't deserve success, please give this one a listen! 

Top5 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome

1. Find Your Community
2. Fake It Till You Make It
3. Go on a Fact-Finding Mission
4. Identify What You Can & Can’t Control
5. Document How Awesome You Are

*Catherine Tsavalas is the NYC Metro Market Leader for Tech Elevator, a coding and career prep bootcamp in Jersey City, where she connects hiring and community partners with job-ready junior software developers. She previously spent 10 years leading entrepreneurship programming and consulting, helping startup founders launch and scale their marketing, operations, and hiring.