Imposter syndrome, 'fake it till you make it' and authenticity

For this session we’ll explore imposter syndrome and the related concept of ‘fake it till you make it’. Both speak of how we view our own talents and success, and how they are viewed - or we feel they are viewed - by other people and wider society.

And they are about authenticity.

How do different psychological types experience imposter syndrome? Feeling perhaps their success is undeserved, that they are a fraud or may any day fail... Are there types that are more comfortable going about something with a ‘fake it till you make it’ attitude? (Though in doing so, do you feel you’re being something you’re not?)

It may be that we think our strengths aren’t valued, or it stems from how each of us relates to the world (introverts, for example, may feel more at odds with society). Perfectionists might feel imposter syndrome more; more adaptable types might quite naturally put on different masks to achieve success.

Come along and share your views and experiences, and we’ll see what light Type can shed on the matter. Some might not relate at all to such concepts and that in itself is interesting. Others may have experienced this in themselves or others. All welcome.

VENUE + GOLD COIN DONATION
We ask for a gold coin donation to help cover the venue costs.

You are more than welcome to bring food and drink if you’d like; there are shops and cafes nearby.

We're in the downstairs meeting room. Enter at the side of the building on SH1/Arthur Street (around the corner from Cuba St) and once inside, go straight ahead then head right along the passage by the toilets. The meeting room is at the end of that short passage.

FINDING OUT YOUR TYPE
If you'd like to get an idea of your type before the session, this assessment might help: https://www.123test.com/jung-personality-test

If you do other assessments, just be sure to remember your four letter ‘typename’ (eg INFJ or ENFP) and not any other labels, and try to avoid "16 Personalities", which can be confusing as they use a fifth letter and different terminology.