In this presentation I discuss what holds us back and what we can do to improve our mindset and confidence to overcome this remarkably frustrating syndrome. I touch on when it impacted on me and share what I did to overcome it.

1. ImposterSyndrome:Mindset,Confidenceand
OvercomingImposterSyndrome
17th October 2019, Crowne Plaza Hotel
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• Social Media Trainer & Manager
• Journalist, Roving Reporter
• Speaker, Mentor & Sponsor
• Blogger for Irish Tech News. StartUp Mindset,
Women’s Inspire Network.
• Mum of 2 Girls
• Cat Fan
• Space and Science Nerd
• Charity Advocate
• Interesting Fact:
I once worked as a civilian in several Police Custodies
for the British Police Force
WhoAmI?
I might be more interesting than you
previously thought?
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Stay-At-Home Parent/Supplementary Income
University Leaver
Cottage Industry
Hobbyist
Self-Employed
Employed
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WhoAreYou?
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WeCanAllGet
ImposterSyndrome!
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IDon’tHaveEnough
Experience….
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IDon’tHave
theRightTools
orLocation…
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I’mNotSkinny
Enough…
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WhatOthersThink,Doesn’tMatter!
• They’re too busy getting on with their own lives
• They don’t feel threatened by you
• Some actually might want to imitate you!
• They maybe, younger, better qualified, smarter dressed
and slimmer…
• But you’re mature, learned from your mistakes,
understand people and the industry better and you could
well know more than they do!
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CONFIDENCE:
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YOU ARE
ALLOWED TO
BE WRONG!

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SoHow
CanIDo
This?
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What’s your
motivation?
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MyOwnPersonal
Journey
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MyFirstEver
PublicTalk…
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TalktoFriends

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Don’tPutonaFront
There is no one who knows
you better than yourself.
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ThankYou
Melanie Boylan
085 286 0502
melanie@stomp.ie
www.stomp.ie
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