Reframing Imposter Syndrome and learning how to manage it

In this workshop for Women and Gender-diverse individuals, we will discuss imposter syndrome from several perspectives.  We will provide some context for imposter syndrome - how it arises, and the roles that systemic, individual, and social factors play in maintaining this phenomenon.  Participants will have the opportunity to share their stories/experiences in small groups. We will then share tools and strategies to help re-frame imposter syndrome to lift yourself and to lift others.

The workshop is funded by the Faculty of Science Strategic Innovation Fund, and will include a free lunch.

Speakers

Naznin Virji-Babul

Naz is a physical therapist, neuroscientist and associate professor in the Dept. of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.  Naz is currently the Senior Advisor to the Provost on Women and Gender-Diverse faculty.  In this role, she worked on several initiatives including leading a faculty survey on the impact of COVID-19, a leadership program for early career researchers and a toolkit for increasing diversity in keynote speakers at scientific conferences.  

Lisa Loutzenheiser

Lisa is an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of British Columbia.  Her research is centred on youth studies, qualitative research, anti-oppressive theories, disability studies and gender and queer theories.  She is an International Coaching Federation-trained coach who specializes in higher education. In coaching, she is mainly, but not exclusively, interested in transitions, writing, imposter syndrome and marginalized faculty in the academy.

Dee Dee Sung

Dee Dee is a collaborative leader with over 20 years progressive experience in the public and private sectors, as well as in higher education.  Currently serving as Executive Director, Development for UBC Development & Alumni Engagement, Dee Dee is also an ICF certified executive coach at UBC, working with both staff and academics with a commitment to supporting emerging and senior leaders in the areas of strategic thinking, performance optimization, personal development and maintaining work life harmony.