Free online event
Tackling imposter syndrome in the public service
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022
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You'll learn how to:
- Identify the most common causes of imposter syndrome
- Understand how imposter syndrome can affect you and your colleagues in the workplace
- Utilise tips and tools for building confidence and tackling imposter syndrome head-on
Speakers
Speaker resources:
- How I cope with imposter syndrome, Cameron's article on Apolitical
- What I learnt from my imposter syndrome, Mukanda's article on Apolitical
- The 6 principles for a successful design sprint, an article from Jordana on Apolitical
Apolitical resources:
- Apolitical Agony Aunt: How do I overcome imposter syndrome?
- Talk about it: build a support network to lighten the load
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I don’t belong here. I’m not good enough. Everyone will find out that I’m a fraud.
If you’ve ever found these thoughts running through your head, you’re not alone. Imposter syndrome, or the feeling that you don’t deserve the position or responsibility you’ve been given, is a common occurrence.
Join this free online workshop to learn how to recognise, understand and overcome imposter syndrome. You’ll learn what causes imposter syndrome, and discover tried and tested techniques for building your confidence.
Who should join:
This workshop is for any public servant or policymaker who has experienced imposter syndrome, wants to help colleagues who may struggle with imposter syndrome, or just wants to better understand what imposter syndrome is.
This workshop will be recorded and the recording will be sent to all registrants.
Interested in how Apolitical can support you and your organisation? Learn about collaborating with us.
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Speakers
Jordana Globerman
UX Manager, Treasury Board Secretariat, Government of Canada
Canada
Mukanda Maombola
Communications and Community Engagement Officer at Mu Delta Alpha Sorority Inc
Kenya
Cameron Symon
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Health, Saskatchewan
Canada
Jordana Globerman, Designer and Graphic Facilitator based in Canada. She is currently UX Manager for a government-wide collaboration platform at the Treasury Board Secretariat for the Government of Canada and has led large-scale service and strategic design projects across sectors. Jordana is passionate about bringing caring, creative transformation to services, products and organizations. She is owner of a graphic facilitation and illustration company based in Ottawa. Jordana is also a YouTube Creator, where she shares tips and tutorials across the field of Design.
Mukanda Maombola, currently serving as the Communications and Community Engagement Officer at Mu Delta Alpha Sorority Inc. Mukanda is a communications expert, writer, digital activist, and content creator. She has a keen interest in black feminism and financial empowerment among women of all ages. As a digital activist, she focuses on pushing toward amplifying the voices of the unheard in her community.'
Cameron Symon, public servant for over a decade, initially as a front-line healthcare worker in communities throughout Saskatchewan, Canada, and more recently in healthcare policy and administration with the provincial government. Currently working as the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Health, he values the ability to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of healthcare in Saskatchewan. In addition to the years of frontline care he provided, Cameron has been fortunate to be involved in quality improvement initiatives and the development of healthcare services for the province, particularly in acute care and mental health and addictions.
