Many capable managers and professionals experience periods of self-doubt when running their business. While these thoughts are common, the strategies people develop to manage them can affect decision-making, pricing, risk-taking and growth.
This interactive webinar looks at Imposter Syndrome and introduces the concept of Hidden Cognitive Strain, the mental load created by continually managing self-doubt while trying to run a business effectively.
The session helps participants recognise common thinking patterns, understand the coping strategies they may have developed, and learn practical ways to pause before fear influences important business decisions.
Workshop Structure
1. Understanding Imposter Syndrome
Introduction to the common thought patterns associated with Imposter Syndrome and why they frequently appear in capable, high-performing individuals.
2. Coping Strategies
Exploration of the protective strategies people develop in response to self-doubt, including perfectionism, overworking, procrastination and avoidance.
3. Hidden Cognitive Strain
Introduction to the concept of Hidden Cognitive Strain and how maintaining these strategies over time creates a constant background mental load.
4. The Hidden Loop
A practical framework showing how imposter thoughts, coping strategies and strain can form a self-reinforcing cycle that begins to influence business decisions.
5. Business Impact
Discussion of how these patterns can affect pricing, opportunities, confidence in judgement and overall decision-making.
6. Decision Stability
A short practical exercise showing participants how to recognise fear-driven thinking and pause before allowing it to influence a business decision.