{"id":11882,"date":"2020-08-22T13:07:11","date_gmt":"2020-08-22T17:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/?p=11882"},"modified":"2020-08-27T20:46:37","modified_gmt":"2020-08-28T00:46:37","slug":"impostor-syndrome-minority-outlier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/impostor-syndrome-minority-outlier\/","title":{"rendered":"Feel Like an Impostor? Maybe You\u2019re Just an Outlier &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_401226918_s-2019.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11887\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_401226918_s-2019.jpg\" alt=\"Impostor syndrome is like a poison for the mind\" width=\"572\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_401226918_s-2019.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_401226918_s-2019-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_401226918_s-2019-768x267.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_401226918_s-2019-500x174.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/a>Impostor Syndrome is a feeling of being undeserving of one\u2019s achievements, accompanied by an overwhelming sense of incompetence, even when praised. It\u2019s a widely recognized problem that affects 60 to 70 percent of us at some point. It is even experienced by individuals who have made significant successes in their life. It can be like a mental poison.<\/p>\n<p>One thing that gets less attention, is the fact that overcoming Impostor Syndrome can be harder for some, and more general advice on coping may be inadequate or not apply. The fact is that most people who write about work, career, or psychological topics are part of the mainstream; they are not Black, Indigenous, or people of colour (BIPOC). This often means that they are writing from their perspective and may not notice the hidden obstacles faced by others who have vastly different lived experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>When You\u2019re \u2018The Only\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_266325052_s-2019.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11889 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_266325052_s-2019.jpg\" alt=\"Impostor syndrome is harder when you're an outlier\" width=\"419\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_266325052_s-2019.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_266325052_s-2019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_266325052_s-2019-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_266325052_s-2019-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/a>When a woman works in a role where she\u2019s in a minority (e.g., in STEM) or when a BIPOC person works in most corporate environments, they are often \u2018the only person\u2019 who looks like they do.<\/p>\n<p>In January 2019, Sneader and Yee wrote: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/gender-equality\/one-is-the-loneliest-number?fbclid=IwAR3Ey2cGKEcGxaI7KaL3j3gm49XXOQ6YUJBfc-oiU5PtvgWRzGS0G8YpZ6Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One is the Loneliest Number<\/a>\u201d for the McKinsey Quarterly. Sneader and Yee reported several consequences of being \u2018the only.\u2019<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When you\u2019re \u2018the only\u2019 you may experience extra \u201canxiety, pressure, and a sense of being on the spot: if we said or did the wrong thing, stereotypes would get reinforced or prejudices confirmed. Other people, we recognize, experience far worse.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Twenty percent of the women in McKinsey\u2019s 2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/womenintheworkplace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Women in the Workplace<\/em><\/a> report\u00a0said they were commonly the only person of their gender in the room or one of very few. The ratio is much higher in tech and engineering.<\/li>\n<li>For women of colour, 45 percent reported being \u201cthe only.\u201d For men, it was just 7 percent.<\/li>\n<li>Being the sole person of colour or the only woman in a workplace means being more likely to have their judgment questioned (49 percent) than women working in a more balanced environment (32 percent).<\/li>\n<li>Being the sole person of colour means being more likely to be mistaken for someone more junior. Thirty-five percent of respondents to Sneader and Yee\u2019s survey reported experiencing this, while only 15 percent of Caucasian people surveyed had experienced this.<\/li>\n<li>Being subjected to unprofessional and demeaning remarks (24 percent vs 14 percent).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sneader and Yee noted that \u201cIf \u2018the onlys\u2019 are treated like this, no wonder they get overlooked for promotion \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/racial-trauma.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11890 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/racial-trauma-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"racial trauma complicates impostor syndrome\" width=\"386\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/racial-trauma-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/racial-trauma-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/racial-trauma-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/racial-trauma-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/racial-trauma-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/racial-trauma-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/racial-trauma-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/racial-trauma.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/a>I would add that if \u2018the onlys\u2019 are treated like this, what happens when you compound \u2018only\u2019 status with anti-Black racism or anti-Indigenous racism or other types of discrimination? \u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/toronto\/board-of-health-anti-black-racism-1.5603383\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City of Toronto<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/ottawacitizen.com\/news\/local-news\/racism-is-a-public-health-issue-ottawa-board-of-health-declares\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City of Ottawa<\/a> have both declared anti-Black racism a public health crisis. Even without those declarations, common sense would predict that any form of discrimination creates a steeper hill to climb.<\/p>\n<p>As a career coach, I have encountered professionals who have expressed a strong sense of self-doubt and inadequacy when it comes to work. A surprising number of high achievers report feeling like intellectual frauds, unworthy of their success. This is equally true for those who have difficulty accepting recognition. This can also happen to those who come into unexpected fame or wealth. They come to feel the only place to go is down, and that they are facing an inevitable fall from grace.<\/p>\n<p>I have written about <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/impostor-syndrome-how-it-makes-you-feel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Impostor Syndrome<\/a> before, including symptoms and some basic ways of coping with it. Here I\u2019m offering some more nuanced strategies for people who are more likely to be in a minority or even \u2018the only\u2019 person like them in their organization or role.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Nuanced Tips for Dealing with Impostor Syndrome <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_11579178_s-2019-small.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11892\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_11579178_s-2019-small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_11579178_s-2019-small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_11579178_s-2019-small-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_11579178_s-2019-small-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Depositphotos_11579178_s-2019-small.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Recognize that you may be underemployed given your skills, experience, and education.<\/strong> As I discussed in this previous article about <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/overqualified-underemployed-ego-vs-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">underemployment<\/a>\u00a0when others see you in a role that\u2019s below your abilities they may eventually assume that your role is consistent with your abilities. What\u2019s potentially worse is that <i>you <\/i>may\u00a0start to see that your \u2018lower than it should be role\u2019 is your \u2018real\u2019 level. You may lower your own internal standards and expectations. This probably means you should be planning to level up!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Systemic racism has insidious and pervasive implications.<\/strong> Ibram X. Kendi\u2019s book \u201cHow to Be an Antiracist\u201d makes the point that \u201cracist ideas make Black [or BIPOC] people think less of themselves which makes them more vulnerable to racist ideas. Racist ideas make white people think more of themselves\u2026\u201d One subtle way that this plays out is that when an organization has very homogeneous leadership at the director and executive levels, the unwritten and unspoken subtext is that BIPOC people aren\u2019t capable of leadership. The homogeneous leadership team may have unintentionally been created by unconscious biases, but the impact is significant. Recognizing this may help BIPOC people shake off lingering doubts that they may have in their abilities and their place in the hierarchy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> In my experience, many BIPOC people are equally if not more qualified than their peers, despite differentials in employment outcomes.<\/strong> Another way of saying this is that within BIPOC communities \u201cwe\u2019ve got to work twice as hard to get half as far as our white counterparts,\u201d as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/commentisfree\/2015\/may\/12\/michelle-obama-twice-as-good-african-americans-black-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michelle Obama<\/a> so aptly said in 2015. This means that most BIPOC people don\u2019t even get a foot in the door unless they\u2019re obviously qualified, despite the dismissive and offensive claims of tokenism and quotas. Sometimes, overcoming impostor syndrome is as easy as reminding yourself that you\u2019ve earned your accomplishments and opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Try not to ruminate or let \u2018head trash\u2019 take up too much space.<\/strong> I know, easier said than done. Some concrete strategies include spending time with people who are at the level you aspire to reach and learning from them. Ideally, these will be mentors or sponsors. Again, I know that often for BIPOC people, this is easier said than done. When you don\u2019t have access to these people, make use of virtual mentors \u2013 watch TedTalks, listen to podcasts, and read\/listen to books that will help you gain additional perspective. One major advantage of filling your mind and spirit this way is that if you find yourself getting negative or ruminating in ways that are not constructive, you can replace this harmful self-talk with content that will help you focus on information that should put you further ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Try to avoid the trap of believing you need to work double or triple to show your worth. <\/strong>This point is linked to point #3 above. You may have worked twice as hard to get to where you are but now you\u2019ve probably already proven yourself. Instead of working twice as hard, consider working smarter. If\/when possible, try to benefit from the experiences of your peers and those who are further up the hierarchy. In addition to avoiding \u2018learning the hard way\u2019 all the time, you\u2019ll save time and probably start to develop more and deeper professional relationships with people.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you need help navigating the world of work?\u00a0<\/strong>Contact Dr. Helen today for a free and confidential initial consultation by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phone<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:%20helen@ioadvisory.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>,\u00a0or via direct message on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drheleno_ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IOAdvisoryServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helenofosu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than career coaching,\u00a0<em>it\u2019s career psychology<\/em>\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I\/O Advisory Services<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Building Resilient Careers and Organizations.\u2122<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Much has been written about the Impostor Syndrome but people who are outliers because of a quality that is peripheral to their skills and abilities (e.g., their gender, race, ethnicity, etc.) face unique challenges when overcoming it. 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