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Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career by Jill, PhD Stoddard is a compelling exploration of the pervasive phenomenon of imposter syndrome, particularly as it manifests in professional environments. Dr. Stoddard, with her rich background in psychology, delves into the intricacies of self-doubt and the imposter experience with a blend of personal anecdotes and robust, research-backed strategies.

The book is structured to first lay a foundation of understanding around what imposter syndrome is and why it’s so common among successful individuals. Stoddard’s own journey from feeling like an imposter to recognizing and overcoming those feelings provides a relatable narrative that many will find inspiring. Her candid sharing of personal struggles adds a layer of authenticity that elevates this work from a mere self-help guide to a heartfelt companion on the reader’s journey to self-acceptance.

This concept is not about changing the substance of our thoughts and feelings but changing our relationship with them. It’s a refreshing take that moves away from the often simplistic ‘positive thinking’ approach to a more nuanced, realistic method of dealing with self-doubt.

Dr. Stoddard provides actionable steps for readers to cultivate this psychological flexibility, allowing them to make bold career moves despite the nagging voice of imposter syndrome The book is filled with exercises and metaphors that encourage readers to engage with their thoughts and feelings in a non-confrontational way, fostering a sense of empowerment and control.

In essence, Imposter No More is a beacon of hope for those who feel shackled by their self-doubt. It’s a testament to the fact that imposter feelings are universal, yet they don’t have to define our professional lives. With its engaging prose, relatable stories, and practical advice, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to overcome the internal barriers to their success.

As a book reviewer who values creativity and critical analysis, I appreciate the innovative approach Dr. Stoddard takes in addressing a topic that has become a buzzword in recent times. Her book is a movement towards embracing our vulnerabilities and transforming them into strengths. It’s a must-read for anyone ready to step out of the shadows of doubt and into the light of their true potential.

Imposter No More offers a refreshing take on imposter syndrome, a challenge many can relate to. Dr. Jill Stoddard's engaging and accessible writing style makes this book both informative and genuinely helpful, providing readers with practical insights to navigate and overcome feelings of self-doubt in their lives.

It's great to see someone address the issues of imposter syndrome. When you get to a place in your career like a promotion or a new job and you feel like you don't belong it can be crippling to your self-esteem and self-worth. Having the right tools to combat that and to have confidence in your ability is so key to living a fulfilling work life. I felt like that this book had a lot of information that gave a fresh way of looking at how to combat these issues. Definitely recommend if you're having doubt about yourself and your abilities

***I received a free ARC of this e-book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.***

When people get into a competitive school program or get the promotion they’ve always wanted, a common problem they have is imposter syndrome. How do professionals combat this and realize their worth? As a recovered imposter and psychologist, Dr. Stoddard gives practical tips, advice, exercises, and personal experiences to help readers start on their journey to recovering form imposter syndrome.

Very well done and easy to follow, this guide is clear, concise and usable. The tips, exercises, and experiences helps readers to understand their own imposter syndrome feelings and how to cope with them. Readers who enjoy non-fiction, psychology, and self help books will want to pick this one up.

Please Note: A copy of this book was given in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. No other compensation was received.

I enjoyed this book. The author spoke in a down-to-earth manner. She has certainly given me a new perspective on how to deal with imposter phenomenon. This book was by turn a fun and educational read. I give this book a big thumbs up!

Want to encourage your real self to come out? This is the book that will help you develop that ability,, and live a fuller life in the meantime/

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

Dr. Jill Stoddard, an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy trainer and self-proclaimed recovering imposter, writes a guide for professionals in order to contend with imposter syndrome. She outlines this using personal experience in addition to giving real-life examples either with professionals in her field or otherwise. Stoddard explains why we suffer from imposter syndrome and provides exercises that can help ease those feeling like frauds.

I thought this would be like every other book that I read, containing more explanation and less practice and application. I was pleasantly surprised that this was not the case. I feel that Stoddard gave very important information surrounding imposter syndrome in order to understand why we think this way and ways to be introspective so that we can feel empowered to fulfill dreams and live by our values. I loved how relatable Stoddard was, even stating that she still suffers from imposter syndrome. Explaining a concept that she still suffers from takes a great amount of courage and vulnerability that is extremely commendable. It was great that Stoddard also tied imposter syndrome to other mental illnesses, such as anxiety and depression.

Personally, I have suffered from imposter syndrome for as long as I can remember and didn't realize it. I have definitely felt it more intensely in the last five years due to many changes in my life professionally and personally, and can definitely beat myself up and talk myself down to fulfill the goals and dreams that I have in order to achieve a level of self-actualization. I plan to take many of these concepts and try to apply them to my future actions and thoughts. Reframing is a very valuable thing when combatting imposter syndrome, that's for sure.

This is a really valuable book to have if you suffer from imposter syndrome. I think that whether you want to gain more introspection about imposter syndrome from a personal or professional sense, I would definitely pick this up!

I read this book from the point of view of someone who suffers from imposterism. I found it very relatable and informative – I especially enjoyed Stoddard's proposed methods of mindfulness around values and avoidance. I recommend this book.

A captivating, hopeful and actually helpful work through the mental plague of why we don’t feel good enough. There are parts of this I want as tattoos.

A pretty good self-help volume on imposter syndrome and how to overcome it. This book spends a lot of time on defining the issue and breaking down types of imposter syndrome etc.