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Exploring and overcoming imposter phenomenon (in-person)

Dr Tracy Bussoli

All DPhil students Equality and Diversity Research staff

Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Most people experience self-doubt at some point in their life. We may not feel as knowledgeable as our background suggests or we may attribute our success to luck, secretly feeling that we are not as competent as others perceive us to be. Such thoughts and associated emotions are sometimes referred to as impostor phenomenon (IP). It is difficult to say how many people experience IP as not everyone wants to discuss it. However, some research suggests it is common amongst high achieving individuals such as those working within academia.