6 strategies to beat imposter syndrome

French Michelin-star chef always "strives for excellence" | ESSENCE CEO on failure and leaving a leadership legacy | 6 strategies to beat imposter syndrome Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( November 15, 2023 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT A Leader's Edge [] [French Michelin-star chef always "strives for excellence"]( Chef Virginie Basselot, is the first woman head chef at Le Negresco Hotel in Nice, France, and oversees its Michelin-starred The Chantecler restaurant and La Rotonde brasserie, and is also one of two women awarded the Meilleurs Ouvrier de France award and says those distinctions make her "feel a responsibility as a 'godmother' to help aspiring young female chefs achieve their culinary goals." Basselot, who also works with The Golden Spoon, a female-only culinary awards competition, says the Michelin star pressures her to "continually strive for excellence -- one client, one plate, one meal, and one day at a time." Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (11/11) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( NEW Idahoan® Unseasoned Tater Tumblers Our NEW Idahoan® SHREDS Tater Tumblers® Unseasoned Mix are ready to inspire with endless combinations of mix-ins, toppings, and dipping sauces. 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Full Story: [Essence]( (11/10) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [6 strategies to beat imposter syndrome]( 6 strategies to beat imposter syndrome (Pixabay) Imposter syndrome is common among even high-achievers, but it's possible to implement changes that help you feel more confident and project that confidence to others, writes career coach Rachel Wells. Keeping a log of your achievements, trusting your gut on your decisions, ensuring that your conclusions are backed up by data and expressing confidence in your verbal and nonverbal cues are among six strategies to help improve your self-esteem in your career, Wells writes. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (11/13) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Does the "glass cliff" theory apply to women CEOs?]( Executive search firm Russell Reynolds scoured public records from around the world and determined that, since 2018, women CEOs have lasted 5.2 years, compared with 8.1 years for men. 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Things that come easily to you may be taken for granted and not seen as a source of excellence. You can also get stuck focusing primarily on addressing weaknesses. So much feedback -- from elementary school teachers to your latest performance review -- focuses primarily on addressing areas for improvement. They sometimes fail to highlight the gifts and talents that are most likely to propel you to excellence. There's a balance to be struck for sure, but focusing on strengths can be a great way to grow. [Read more](. [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( LEARN MORE ABOUT the WFF: [About the WFF]( | [Join the WFF]( | [WFF Programs]( [] [] How to get it right? It's always a bit of a gamble. 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