How To Overcome Workplace Imposter Syndrome!

WORKSHOP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

• Help participants identify the signs and symptoms of imposter syndrome.

• Teach participants how to challenge their negative self-talk.

• Help participants build a more positive self-image.

• Empower participants to take action to overcome imposter syndrome.

WORKSHOP TOPICS

• What is imposter syndrome?

• Signs and symptoms of imposter syndrome

• The negative impact of imposter syndrome

• How to challenge negative self-talk

• How to build a more positive self-image

• Taking action to overcome imposter syndrome.

EXERCISES AND ACTIVITIES

• Group discussion on the signs and symptoms of imposter syndrome

• Individual journaling exercise on negative self-talk

• Group activity on building a more positive self-image.

• Personal action plan for overcoming imposter syndrome.

Bio of Facilitator

Yulanda Harris, Ed.D, CNP (she/her) is a Neurodivergent Advocate and Certified Neurodiversity Professional (CNP) through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) who spent over 30 years in Training & Development and Talent Management, working in the Hospitality, Automotive, Education, Sales & Marketing and Healthcare industries. She received her Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Management and master's in human resource management. She has developed and implemented various diversity training initiatives and a portfolio of leadership and professional development classes and workshops throughout her career. Her training on “Work-Life Balance” received Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Ohio Nurses Association. In 2017, Dr. Harris became certified as a SkillPath trainer delivering highly interactive learning experiences by incorporating exercises, group activities, and small breakout sessions into every program she facilitated. Today, she consults in areas of change management initiatives, assesses organizational needs, and facilitates professional development and continuous learning processes. Her extensive mentoring and coaching skills allow her to develop and facilitate programs to remove barriers, and foster team management, resulting in organizations becoming immediately resourceful. In 2018, Dr. Harris was officially diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum, a defining moment as her life would change. As a result, she became a certified neurodiversity professional and currently advocates for “Empowering Others to Embrace Their Differences.” In addition, Dr. Harris provides consulting services to help organizations improve their talent management process by attracting and increasing the tenure of current and future neurodivergent employees.

TESTIMONIALS

“Throughout the months leading up to the webinar, Dr. Harris was professional, amicable, and very responsive. Her presentation was on point and tailored to fit the needs of the Forest Service mission by using examples throughout her presentation. She is confident, articulate, and concise. She knows how to grab and hold the attention of a room and make you want to listen without demanding it. She is very passionate about telling her story and educating others and is reflected in her 90-minute presentation.” Amanda Scoby, National Disability Program Manager, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

“Dr. Harris. I watched your presentation on neurodiversity. Thank you for sharing it. It was an excellent and informative presentation. Thank you for raising awareness on this issue. I was cheering you on for the whole presentation. ”Donna Nemeth, Regional Press Officer

“I highly recommend Dr. Harris to anyone looking for a workshop facilitator. She is a conscientious, intelligent, and intuitive individual who can create a positive and supportive learning environment.” Darrell A. Siggers, CEO, Access Plus

Bio of Facilitator

Tajan helps leaders integrate a coaching approach to manage- ment so they can easily navigate the most challenging parts of people management-such as conflict and tough conversations with ease through workshops, coaching, learning collaboratives and consulting. Tajan has managed national training centers, served as a former DEI Director, gave talks, and conducted training sessions for companies including Twitter, Cooley, LLP, Intel, and others. Tajan has coached hundreds of clients with a technique centered around her proprietary MCDC framework©, and her clients work at companies such as Netflix, Dropbox, Atlassian, Zen Desk, BMW, Mediabrands, and others.

"TAJAN IS GREAT AT BRINGING UP ISSUES IN HER SPEECHES THAT WE ALL FACE. SHE IS A WONDERFUL, NATURAL STORY-

TELLER"

M. Quinn-Dupont, Director of Fidelity Investments

"TAJAN IS A VERY DYNAMIC SPEAKER, SHOWING HER KNOWLEDGE, AUTHENTICITY, AND PASSION"

-I. Goldson, Deputy Director of ABCD, Inc.

Health Services

“ TAJAN’S STYLE IS ENGAGING AND IMPACTFUL. I STRUGGLE WITH SOME LIMITING BELIEFS AND TEND TO PROCRASTINATE. WORKING WITH TAJAN, I LEARNED SO MUCH. I LEARNED THAT IMPOSTOR SYNDROME IS NOT UNCOMMON AND HOW TO COMBAT IT. SHE ALSO HELD ME ACCOUNTABLE FOR NEXT STEPS TO GET ME CLOSER TO MY GOALS”

J Anderson, Data Specialist, Udemy