Imposter Syndrome

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Course overview

Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) 

This one-day interactive workshop is designed for colleagues from diverse ethnic and social mobility backgrounds who experience imposter syndrome, particularly in environments where they are underrepresented. The course explores the differences between racial identity, systemic bias, and self-doubt, providing participants with tools to recognise, reframe, and overcome feelings of inadequacy.

Through facilitated discussion, reflective exercises, and practical strategies, participants will learn to navigate workplace challenges, develop self-advocacy skills, and build confidence to progress in their careers.

Objectives 

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand the concept of imposter syndrome and how it manifests, with specific focus on the lived experiences of racially and socially marginalised individuals in the workplace.
• Recognise how underrepresentation, bias, and microaggressions can amplify self-doubt.
• Develop strategies to challenge negative self-perceptions and reclaim their narrative.
• Apply tools for building confidence, resilience, and self-advocacy in professional environments.
• Leverage community and allyship for long-term personal and career growth.
• Align personal growth through broader inclusion and diversity goals.

Content

Session 1 – Setting the Scene: Understanding Imposter Syndrome

• Defining imposter syndrome: myths vs. reality
• The five common types of imposter feelings
• Why representation matters: links between underrepresentation and self-doubt
• How systemic bias, microaggressions, and cultural stereotypes impact the experience

Session 2 – The Intersection of Race, Identity & Self-Doubt

• How racial identity shapes professional confidence
• The “Only” experience: being one of the few in the room
• Psychological safety and its role in combating self-doubt
• The double-bind: balancing authenticity with workplace expectations

Session 3 – Tools & Strategies to Reframe the Narrative

• Recognising and challenging internalised narratives
• Affirmations and reframing: shifting “I’m not enough” to “I belong”
• Building a personal “evidence portfolio” to challenge self-doubt
• Practical language for self-advocacy and professional visibility

Session 4 – Building Resilience & Allyship

• Identifying and leveraging workplace allies and sponsors
• The role of mentoring and reverse mentoring
• Navigating feedback: separating fact from bias
• Boundaries and self-care as tools for resilience

Session 5 – Action Planning & Commitment

• Reflecting on key learnings
• Setting personal development goals aligned with career aspirations
• Committing to daily practices that combat imposter syndrome

Practical

• Practical exercises
• Case studies
• Personal action planning

Underscore Group delivers practical, instructor-led training that helps people build confidence, develop resilience, and perform at their best in the workplace. Based in Sussex and supporting organisations across the UK, we focus on real-world learning that translates directly into day-to-day behaviour.

Our approach goes beyond awareness. We provide practical tools and strategies that help individuals recognise self-doubt, navigate workplace challenges, and contribute with greater confidence and clarity.

Our training is trusted by organisations across finance, aviation, healthcare, construction and professional services, helping teams strengthen confidence, improve inclusion, and support career progression at all levels.

• Trusted by leading UK organisations
• Expert trainers with real business experience
• Small-group sessions (6–8 people)
• Practical, hands-on learning approach
• Virtual & onsite delivery across the UK
• Six months of post-course support

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