Overview

Whether you want to admit it or not, at some point in your career—maybe at many points—you will experience “imposter syndrome.” It’s a phenomenon we all struggle with, and it causes us to believe that our success or position is due to oversight or luck instead of to our own merit. We encourage you to turn down the voice of your inner critic. Rather than hide or resist your talents and accomplishments, own them!

Academia can be a competitive environment to work within. Resisting your inner critic means you’ll be better able to navigate through the competition and find even more ways to thrive. It will promote your long-term vitality as faculty. It will prepare you for leadership roles big and small. And it will allow you to serve your students, peers and administration with greater confidence.

In this video course, you’ll be introduced to several research-based tactics you can use immediately to help you:

1. Recognize when and how your inner critic is speaking to you.
2. Reframe your critical thoughts into more positive and possibility-focused language.

Did You Know? There are 5 types of inner critics—find out which one(s) speak to you the most!

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for faculty and academic leaders at any stage of their careers. If you’re looking to temper your inner critic and gain confidence in owning your successes, this course is for you!

How it Works

For 5 days, you will get a daily email with bite-sized videos and directions for activities. The activities are designed to get you reflecting on how your inner critic surfaces, and how you can better combat it. In total, you should reserve 30-45 minutes daily to complete the course.

Don’t miss the opportunity to integrate professional development into your daily routine, and to start turning your critical thoughts into positive thoughts so that you can thrive within higher education.