Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - The Psychology of Self-Doubt

Ever wonder whether you are doing enough at your job to be good enough? Have you had the feeling, despite past successes that you don’t belong? If you have, you may have experienced imposter syndrome.

It is common for us to have all sorts of thought distortions that influence our value and self-worth. In this talk, Dr. Karla Lassonde, Professor and Acting Chair of Psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato, will address imposter syndrome and describe the psychological features involved: personality traits such as perfectionism and fear of failure, procrastination behavior, and anxiety and mental health outcomes. She will use her expertise in cognitive psychology to provide tools of reframing and rethinking as well as coming to terms with what we can control vs. what things are out of our control.

You will leave with more self-awareness and tools to become more become more confident and comfortable at work.

About Dr. Karla Lassonde

Karla Lassonde holds a master's eegree in psychology, a master's degree in higher education, and a doctorate in Cognitive Psychology. She in has been active in teaching, research, and scholarship in the area of Cognitive Psychology for 15 years. She has always been passionate about understanding her thoughts and is interested in helping people of all ages improve their memory and attention in every-day life.

This event is open to all members of the Greater Mankato Young Professionals.

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