Course Overview

This course offers practical strategies to combat imposter syndrome and enhance wellbeing, both personally and in your professional environment. Dive deep into understanding what imposter syndrome is, how to notice its signs, and effective methods to overcome it.

  • Cost: Free

  • Duration: 2-3 Hours

  • On-Demand Training

What You Will Learn

  • Understanding Imposter Syndrome: Grasp the root causes and effects on your personal and professional life.

  • Recognising the Signs: Learn to identify the symptoms in yourself and others using the Clance IP scale.

  • Tackling the Inner Critic: Strategies to quiet that negative inner voice and boost self-confidence.

  • Creative Strategies for Empowerment: Engage in creative activities that externalise the inner critic and promote a positive mindset.

  • Addressing Stress and Anxiety: Techniques to manage and reduce anxiety related to imposter syndrome.

  • Embracing Authenticity: Develop your authentic self and encourage others to do the same.

  • Case Studies and Real-Life Applications: Learn from real-life scenarios to apply strategies effectively.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Finding your way around this course

    • How to use the course player

    • Survey

    • Reflective learning

    • Developing your learning

  • 2

    Introduction to this course

    • About this course

    • What is imposter syndrome?

    • Noticing imposter syndrome

    • Select the indicator of imposter syndrome that the scenario is most like:

    • The Clance (Imposter Phenomenon) IP Scale

    • Optional Quiz: Are you experiencing behaviours associated with imposter syndrome?

    • The potential impacts of imposter syndrome

  • 3

    Addressing Imposter Syndrome

    • The inner critic

    • Addressing self doubt

    • Overcoming self-doubt and taming your inner critic

    • Activity: Positive Affirmations

    • Inner critic: Case Study

    • Creative Activity: Externalising your inner critic

    • Stress and anxiety

    • Managing Stress and anxiety

    • Embracing authenticity

    • Developing your authentic self

    • Creative activity: Using creative writing to explore authenticity

    • Recognise your brilliance

    • Creative activity: Movement based exploration of Impostor Syndrome

    • Creative activity: Creating a painted vision board

    • Further creative approaches to imposter syndrome

  • 4

    Before you leave

    • Creating an action plan

    • Evaluating your learning journey

Priority Places

This course is fully funded for those who live/work in Arts Council England's Priority Places covered by Artswork's NPO.

You qualify for a fully funded place on this course if you live/work in the following areas:

Who is This Suitable For?

  • Professionals seeking personal development and enhanced self-awareness.

  • Managers and Leaders aiming to support their teams more effectively.

  • Educators, Facilitators and Coaches who guide others towards their full potential.

Course Structure & Features

  • Modules: 22 comprehensive modules with videos, practical exercises, and a plethora of resources.

  • Flexible Learning: Self-paced format to fit into your own schedule.

  • Interactive Content: Engaging materials and interactive activities for a hands-on learning experience.

  • Completion Certificate: Receive a certificate upon course completion to acknowledge your commitment to professional development.

This course is brought to you by the expert trainers at Artswork Professional Development, who are proud to share their decades of experience of personal and professional development within the creative, cultural and heritage sectors. 

What Others Are Saying

“Good to know so many people, like me, have imposter syndrome. But now I have the knowledge to help curb these thoughts and feelings.”

“Fantastic and thought provoking, with creative approaches to challenging imposter syndrome.”
Enrol now and start your journey towards a more confident, authentic, and supportive version of yourself

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long will I have access to the course?

    You will be able to access the course content for one year.

  • Will I receive a certificate of completion?

    Yes, after all sections in the course player have been marked as complete.