The Effects of Imposter Syndrome on Professional Development

This workshop explores how imposter syndrome impacts confidence, career growth, and decision-making among professionals across various fields. Participants will examine the roots of self-doubt, identify how it manifests in workplace behaviors, and gain practical strategies to overcome internal barriers that hinder professional advancement.  this session offers tools to reclaim self-worth and thrive with authenticity.

Workshop Objectives:

1. Examine the psychological and social factors that contribute to the development of imposter syndrome among professionals.

2. Identify how imposter syndrome manifests in workplace behaviors and decision-making, particularly in high-stakes or leadership environments.

3. Apply practical strategies to challenge self-doubt, build confidence, and support authentic professional growth.

 About the Presenter

 Pascale Jean-Noel, LMSW

Pascale Jean-Noel owns a private consulting business  that provides executive leadership coaching and training.  She is the Director of Training for the ACT Institute at the Center for Practice and Innovations.  Working with the New York State Office of Mental Health, she helps design, coordinate and facilitate extensive training curricula for ACT providers throughout New York State. 

Pascale is also an adjunct lecturer at the Columbia University School of Social Work and Fordham University School of Social Work.  At Columbia University, she teaches Adult Psychopathology and Wellness in a residential and on-line setting.  At Fordham University, she teaches Assessment and Diagnosis, Clinical Seminar, Advanced Integrated Practice with Organizations and Communities from a Social Justice Lense and Comparative Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy.  

Pascale Jean-Noel presents yearly at multiple conferences nationally and statewide.  Her topics include, Positionality through leadership and service delivery, Person centered treatment and Supervision, Assertive Community Treatment in NYS, Strategies to Improve Mental Health Outcomes in the Black Community and Supervision in a Data Driven Environment along with many other topics related to professional and self development.