Imposter syndrome
How to turn your inner critic into your biggest cheerleader
Rare disease patient groups play a vital role in driving change for their communities. Since healthcare professionals, industry stakeholders, and wider society may lack awareness or understanding of specific rare conditions, the responsibility often falls on patient groups to lead the way.
This crucial work frequently places advocates in new and unfamiliar environments, where they are under pressure to represent their entire community.
While striving to achieve your advocacy goals, it’s normal to experience self-doubt and feelings of imposter syndrome.
Recognising the value of your voice and building confidence is key to successfully advancing your mission and making an impact.
If you’re grappling with self-doubt or imposter syndrome – you are not alone!
Enroll now to learn actionable strategies that will help boost your confidence and help you manage your imposter syndrome.
With thanks to:
Fiona Kearns, a Certified Business Psychologist and Founder of Kearns Consultancy, who led a brilliant masterclass on this topic in February 2025 and provided much of the information found throughout this guide.
As a Business Psychologist, Fiona boasts a diverse range of qualifications, including registration with the British Psychological Society for psychometrics and credentials in Neuroscience, Psychological Safety, Decision-making, and Strengths, as well as Hogan assessments.
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Fiona is deeply committed to championing women leaders, knowing it not only offers a competitive edge but also fosters a better working environment.
She created the Strategic Confidence programme to pave the way for Women aiming for C-Suite leadership.
With thanks to the Funders of The Empowerment Programme 2025
Resource type
Course
Skill level
Beginner
Duration
Est. 45 minutes
Last updated
February 2025
Resource type
Course
Skill level
Beginner
Duration
Est. 45 minutes
Last updated
February 2025
What will you learn in this course?
- Practical strategies to help manage your imposter syndrome
- Techniques to help you lead with competence and build confidence
- Cognitive tools to help turn self-doubt into a motivational force
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for patient group leaders who want to learn practical strategies and techniques to lead with competence and confidence.
This course is also beneficial for other rare diseae stakeholders who experience imposter syndrome and would like to turn their self-doubt into a motivational force.
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