#RETHINK | Conquering imposter syndrome series

Verywell Mind defines imposter syndrome as: “An internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be…. To put it simply, imposter syndrome is the experience of feeling like a phony

—you feel as though at any moment you are going to be found out as a fraud

—like you don't belong where you are, and you only got there through dumb luck. It can affect anyone no matter their social status, work background, skill level, or degree of expertise.”

This four-week series of one-hour sessions will help individuals to focus on how to overcome imposter syndrome, through building core confidence and gaining a better understanding of their own values, worth and purpose.

As part of funded resilience programme #RETHINK, this series will provide attendees with a unique awareness of their own state of mind and an understanding of the approaches and techniques that can be used to challenge and conquer the negative thinking that leads to imposter syndrome.

The programme will take you on a journey of what we understand in relation to the term ‘imposter syndrome’ and look at the five ways it can play out within our lives.

Attendees should register for the series but are not required to join all sessions.

This series will take place on Zoom and is part of the #RETHINK programme. Sessions are facilitated by training provider Utopian Learning.

Wednesday 15 June 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Imposter syndrome and me! (An introduction to imposter syndrome)

Wednesday 22 June 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Overcoming five types of imposter syndrome

Wednesday 29 June 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Building core confidence and self esteem

Wednesday 6 July 12:00 - 1:00 PM – Understanding your values, worth and purpose

About series facilitator Utopian Learning

Utopian Learning started as a small local training provider, delivering learning to grassroots leaders and volunteers within the community and voluntary sectors.

By the end of 2019 they successfully expanded their learning hubs to cover 15 distinct learning areas and can offer our learner over 600 accredited and non- accredited courses as well as over 100 masterclasses. UL have delivered training and support to over 25,000 learners and now have 28 professional tutors who are leaders in their respected fields across both the community and voluntary and private/ corporate sectors.

Visit www.bitcni.org.uk/rethink to find out more about Business in the Community’s Rethink Your Resilience programme, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.