When I closed my case management practice, it was one of the hardest days of my life.
It felt like a loss—even though it was my decision to create and complete an exit strategy.
I saw a lot of impostor syndrome at all levels of leadership among the healthcare workers I worked with.
Since I switched to executive coaching, I never thought that my two worlds would collide.
You can take the girl out of the medical sector, yet the experience and education are transferable to all that she does as she moves forward.
The memories I hold are good and bad.
The meetings I attended were good and bad.
The decisions I witnessed were good and bad.
The leadership I observed was good, fair, and poor.
A study published in the journal Medical Education found that impostor syndrome usually starts in medical school and can last for the rest of a doctor’s career.
Rates of impostor syndrome range from 22% to 60%. This opens a new dialogue among practicing physicians and physicians in training.
I have the honour and privilege of working with several doctors and specialists. The statistics from the study are unfortunately correct.
How can healthcare overcome imposter syndrome?
Healthcare professionals can overcome imposter syndrome by:
💜Focusing on their successes
💜Celebrating their accomplishments
💜Taking time to recognize their strengths
💜Create a supportive environment with colleagues and mentors
💜Use positive affirmations to boost confidence
💜Accept that everyone experiences moments of self-doubt.
Lastly, healthcare professionals should remember to take breaks and focus on self-care so they can practice better self-compassion and resilience with everyone they serve. 💜
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