Be A Better Being

Embrace Your Monster: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Dr. AJ Lauer

Episode 149

It's career development month! Dr. AJ Lauer is on a mission to improve diversity in science and technology fields. AJ has held diverse professional roles including running a residence hall, leading an educational exhibit design project, and coaching and training C-suite staff, and has the stories to prove it. Today she shares her personal experiences with imposter syndrome and offers valuable insights, tips, and tools to help manage it. Understand the root causes of imposter feelings, the different types of impostors as defined by Dr. Valerie Young, and the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Dr. Lauer emphasizes building a relationship with one's 'imposter monster' to transform it from a source of anxiety into a supportive companion. Sometimes the key to improvement is visualizing, naming, and engaging with your inner critic.


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Check out the book, My Monster Mungo: A Story About Imposter Syndrome, here.

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