Anthony Mays

Most people see imposter syndrome as a weakness to overcome, a condition that disproportionately impacts women and people of colour. Yet despite the downsides, there are some upsides too. What if it can actually be your greatest strength?

Impostor syndrome is a momentum and confidence killer. It's that feeling that we are not worthy of what we achieve or that we might not be qualified enough for certain recognition. In certain scenarios, it will prevent you from event attempting to start a new project, goal, or achievement due to overwhelming self-doubt. If you've suffered from this, you're not alone. Studies show that nearly 75% of Americans have been halted by impostor syndrome at some point in their life. But what if you could use the problems caused by impostor syndrome to your advantage? In This presentation, Rich provides psychological insights, scenario examples, and actionable strategies to create impactful change so you can turn this horrible status into your advantage personally and professionally. Key Takeaways: • Understand what impostor syndrome is and the psychological impact of it. • Explore how impostor syndrome affects performance and mental health daily. • Discover your personal vulnerabilities that create impostor syndrome. • Learn key strategies for pivoting the impact of impostor syndrome to create personal and professional success.

Based on the notion that “Great Teams Are Made of Great Individuals”, Clive Woodward has identified four criteria, which he believes characterise a champion individual or team in both business and sport. ‘The DNA of a Champion’ details each of these criteria, but also how they can be coached to achieve high performing teams.

Anthony Mays discusses leveraging personal stories to enhance diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the power of individual narratives in fostering understanding and belonging in professional environments.