In this week's episode, guest expert Mikaela Kiner, author of Female Firebrands: Stories and Techniques to Ignite Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the Workplace, joins us to talk about imposter syndrome, mentoring, and amplifying the work of other women.
We wrap up with our best tips and advice for dealing with imposter syndrome in higher ed and in life and at the end we'll have an assignment for our listeners- when you find yourself feeling a bit of imposter syndrome sneaking up on you, try out one of our suggestions and let us know how it goes and share your story on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and tag us @university_of_venus on IG and @UVenus on Twitter or post it on our Facebook page at
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Topics Discussed in this Episode:
- .If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
- Ways to deal with imposter syndrome.
- Recognizing and labeling imposter syndrome.
- The link between perfectionism and imposter syndrome.
- How can you get your butterflies flying in formation?
- Helping people embrace their unique strengths as opposed to do this, don't do that.
- The experiences of mid-career women who have been silenced, excluded, or talked over in the room.
- The importance of mentoring and coaching to create a safe space to talk with someone who is not judging you.
- The isolation of the faculty role and the importance of connecting with others outside of academia.
- At the end of the day, we’re all human.
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Music Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas