Imposter Syndrome – Why your brain is lying to you

In the lecture, possible causes of the so-called imposter syndrome – the recurring thought that one is simply not good enough for the current position and cannot fulfill the associated tasks – will be presented. The main thesis is that the imposter syndrome is based on 'thought errors'. 'Thought errors' are thoughts that appear helpful and benevolent on the one hand but produce a negative effect on closer inspection. The aim of the lecture is to give the audience a deeper understanding of how the imposter syndrome develops and to share strategies on how to deal with it.