Challenging the Imposter Phenomenon

Challenging the Imposter Phenomenon

Join us for an empowering in-person event designed to help you challenge the imposter phenomenon and embrace your unique career journey.

By Equate Scotland

Date and time

Location

My Edinburgh

18 Brunswick Street Lane Edinburgh EH7 5JG United Kingdom

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Networking and Exhibition Stands

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Panel Discussion: What is imposter phenomenon (and how do we challenge it)?

Join us as our panel discuss the reasons imposter phenomenon occurs, how we (collectively) challenge it, and how to champion our own unique career journeys with confidence.

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Networking and Exhibition Stands

11:45 AM - 12:30 AM (+1 day)

Break Out 1: Crafting Confident CVs

Facilitated by Ellen Davis-Walker, Training & Engagement Co-Ordinator, Equate Scotland

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Break Out 2: Imposter Syndrome: Building Support, not Fixing Women

Facilitated by Lesley Morris, Programme Manager, The Challenges Group/Making Work Work

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Break Out 3: Developing a digital mindset: Building confidence with career de

Facilitated by Charlotte Dixon, Executive Coach/Business Psychologist, Charlotte Dixon Consulting

12:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Closing Remarks

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Are you struggling with confidence in the workplace after a career break?

Are you worried about a gap on your CV, or are you an employer who wants to support someone who has one?

Join us for an empowering in-person event designed to help you challenge the imposter phenomenon and embrace your unique career journey.

Hosted by Equate Scotland, The Challenges Group, Morgan Stanley, and Making Work Work, this event features a panel discussion and interactive breakout sessions on CV writing, digital resilience, and confidence-building for career returners. Enjoy networking opportunities and refreshments throughout the day.

Agenda Highlights:

Panel: Understanding and Challenging the Imposter Phenomenon

Breakouts:

  • Crafting Confident CVs
  • Imposter Syndrome: Building Support, not Fixing Women
  • Developing a digital mindset: Building Confidence with Career Development in a Digital World

Networking and Exhibition Stands

Speakers:

  • Dr. Bridgette Rickett - Head of Institute of Social Sciences, Sheffield Halam University
  • Lynn Houmdi – Senior Manager & Founder, The Challenges Group and Making Work Work / Flexible Work Scotland
  • Charlotte Dixon – Executive Coach & Business Psychologist, Charlotte Dixon Consulting

Other panellists to be announced shortly!

Tags

Organized by

Equate Scotland

Equate Scotland is a Scottish government-funded national organisation with the strategic objectives of promoting gender equality in science, technology, engineering, environment (natural and built) and mathematics (STEM). Founded in 2006 as the Scottish Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology; it rebranded in 2014 to Equate Scotland. The programme is hosted by Edinburgh Napier University with the objective of increasing participation and advancement of women in STEM through training, advocacy, partnerships with employers and higher education institutions, active research and building peer to peer networks.

Website: https://equatescotland.org.uk/

Free
Oct 8 · 10:00 AM GMT+1