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Building Confidence & Battling Imposter Syndrome
Home Sharing Support Society BC
Connect and Collaborate Online Webinar
Date: August 15, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PDT)
Synopsis
In this Connect and Collaborate Session, Heather from Live, Educate, Transform Society shared the prevalence of imposter syndrome and strategies to overcome it from the perspective of a person with a disability. They emphasized the importance of language, support systems, and community engagement in combating self-doubt. The group also shared their own experiences with imposter syndrome and reframing failures as opportunities for growth.
Key Takeaways
- Learn how to reframe your thinking patterns
- Discover the power of language
- Build strong support systems
- Minimize imposter syndrome in yourself and others
Replay
About the Speaker
Heather McCain (they/them)
Heather McCain (they/them) is Executive Director of Live Educate Transform Society (LET’S), a non-profit they founded in 2005. Heather’s own experiences as an asexual, disabled, neurodivergent, queer, trans person led them to become a well-known and respected advocate, educator, and speaker.
Heather is proudest to be called a Crip Doula. This is a community given Disability Justice term for someone who helps disabled people navigate our complex systems, providing resources, support, and building community. This title was gifted by community members who have felt the positive effects of Heather’s work.