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Survive & Thrive | Imposter Syndrome in a Post Covid World | Caroline Flanagan [IN PERSON]

Tuesday 2nd of November 2021 17:30

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Timings

17:30 - Doors Open
18:00 - Lecture followed by Q&A
19:00 - Drinks Reception

Dress code

Business Attire (No Gowns for Members)

Event Details

Do you ever feel like a fraud? Do you worry your success may be down to luck? Are you living with the fear that any minute now you are going to be exposed?

If the answer to any of the above is ‘yes’, then you are not alone. This is Imposter Syndrome – a

unique form of self-doubt that causes stress and anxiety and leads to unfulfilled potential in 60-70% of the population*.

But thanks to Covid-19, both the number of people suffering from Imposter Syndrome, and the intensity of that suffering appears to be rising. The reality of returning to the office and coming face to face with colleagues, peers and seniors has become a source of huge anxiety for many. On paper you may look qualified, deserving and highly capable. But how you feel on the inside, particularly after prolonged periods of working virtually, is an entirely different matter.

Imposter Syndrome can manifest in many ways. The stress and anxiety it creates causes perfectionism, procrastination and compulsive checking; overthinking, overworking and  underperformance. For this reason, the conventional view is that you have to get rid of it before you can succeed.

Caroline Flanagan begs to differ.

Caroline is a woman of colour from a working class background who achieved success in a predominantly white, male, middle class environment where she always felt like an imposter. After years of battling Imposter Syndrome, she found a way to turn  it into a strength and is now using it to her advantage in both the virtual and real world.  In “Imposter Syndrome in a Post Covid World”, Caroline draws on case studies and personal stories to explain why your Imposter Syndrome isn’t a problem and to provide a practical tool for turning it to your advantage so you can thrive in the real world.

About Caroline
Caroline Flanagan is a Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach, Business Founder and mother of
four, whose mission is to improve diversity within organisations and increase the
number of women and those of minority ethnic origin who progress to leadership.

Caroline is an inspirational speaker who uses personal stories, client case studies and
powerful questions to engage and empower her audience. She delivers presentations
and workshops to national and global organisations, international conferences and
networks on confidence, work-life balance and Imposter Syndrome.

Who can Attend

Guests welcome. Tickets cost £15.

Dietary Requirements

Non-alchoholic beverages will be available.

Qualifying Session Details

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Learning Outcomes:

After this session, students should be able to:

  • Recognise the symptoms of Imposter Syndrome in themselves.
  • Identify the ways in which Imposter Syndrome affects their performance and wellbeing.
  • Apply a 5 step process for turning their Imposter Syndrome to their advantage.

Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter

The QS will align with these elements of the Professional Statement:

  • 4.2 / 4.3 / 4.4

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