Is imposter syndrome >< baseless overconfidence?

mlns='> Anyone can learn to do what you do, right? [View Message in Browser]( / [Add Us to Safe Sender List]( [Content Marketing Institute]( Daily News and Alert 6.12.23 Connect with CMI Hi there, Do you ever question whether you’re the right person for your role? If so, does that mean you have imposter syndrome – or are you just experiencing the temporary discomfort of building new skills as your career grows? The content marketers in CMI’s Slack group recently took on the questions of imposter syndrome vs. career growth. Something lovely happened (and it wasn’t the amusing conversation about the relative value of a content marketer with imposter syndrome vs. “donkeys with Dunning Kruger.”) First, several content marketers (including many who’ve led teams, spoken at conferences, and accomplished other impressive things) shared that they often question themselves. Then, they shared pep talks that would make Ted Lasso proud. Here’s a snippet of one from content marketing strategist, speaker, and writer Ali Orlando Wert: “Anyone could learn to do what you do...but they haven't! Anyone could put in the work and figure it out...but they haven't! You bring amazing experience and skills to the table, and you've earned the authority because you've put in the work. I hope you can reflect back on all those trials/errors that got you here and enjoy the amazing journey so far and what's to come.” So if you need words of encouragement to power you through the second half of the year, [sign up for the Slack group]( (it’s free) to [read the whole conversation.]( Then watch [Cadbury Dairy Milk’s new ad,]( which reflects how common those feelings are. Here are some resources to help you head into the week feeling confident and competent.  Kim Moutsos Vice President of Editorial Content Marketing Institute [Share your feedback](mailto:kim.moutsos@informa.com?subject=Feedback)  ICYMI: [How To Battle Imposter Syndrome on Your Content Marketing Team]( Imposter syndrome affects so many people. Here’s how to recognize it, overcome it, and mitigate its impact on your organization.  Today: [Create a Sustainable Content Strategy Practice]( | Noon ET Content strategy is critical to your organization. But where should you start? What if you need to scale it? Natalie M. Dunbar, a UX-focused content strategist and ContentTECH Summit speaker, will talk through these issues with CMI’s Amanda Subler and the #CMWorld community today. Join live to ask questions or catch it on demand when you can.  Free Virtual Event: [ContentTECH Summit]( | June 20-22 Content marketing leaders and brand innovators will share their hard-earned expertise, practical advice, and insights to help you keep your content strategy up to date, manage your content processes, and navigate the new world of artificial intelligence. Register to save your seat.   [CONTENT CREATION RESOURCES](  Events [Content Marketing World]( [ContentTECH Summit]( [Content Marketing Awards]( Resources [Research]( [White Paper/eBook Library]( [Content Voices]( Education [Content Marketing University]( [Chief Content Officer]( [Webinars]( [Job Listings]( Interested in advertising with CMI? [Learn more.]( To change your email preferences or unsubscribe, visit our [subscription center.]( Copyright © 2023 Informa Connect, All rights reserved Content Marketing Institute, an Informa Connect brand 605 3rd Ave | New York | NY 10158 [Terms of Service]( | [Privacy Statement]( [informa tech]