Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, STEM-UP Network, the Ben Franklin Learning Center, and Dr. Bili Mattes invite you to RSVP today for an empowering online workshop called, “Conquer Your Doubts: Understanding and Managing Imposter Syndrome.”
Participants will embark on a transformative, 75-minute virtual workshop tailored for women in business, nonprofit organizations, and STEM fields. In a world where accomplishments often succumb to self-questioning, this session is crafted to equip participants with knowledge, tactics, and a support system to confront the pervasive challenge of Imposter Syndrome.
This interactive workshop will explore the subtleties of this phenomenon, its impact on professional women, and actionable steps to triumph over these feelings and confidently advance in one’s career or entrepreneurial ventures. Participants will:
- Better understand Imposter Syndrome: Delve deeply into its definition, historical context, and patterns and insights to illuminate this widespread experience among professional women.
- Engage in personal reflection and interactive segments: Guided activities will help pinpoint personal Imposter Syndrome patterns and teach participants how to share their experiences in a nurturing environment.
- Learn strategies to overcome Imposter Syndrome: Participants will acquire practical tools through personalized examples and detailed strategies to challenge and overcome self-doubt.
- Build a supportive network: The workshop will explore the importance of community and peer support, and help participants discover how to establish and leverage professional networks effectively.
A 2023 KPMG survey of 750 high-performing women revealed that 75 percent of female executives have experienced Imposter Syndrome in the workplace.
Feelings of isolation and diminution are especially common in STEM-focused and other historically male-dominated fields. It can be more difficult for women to take risks, raise concerns, and contribute to workplace culture and innovation when they are preoccupied with facing judgment, engaging in code-switching to make themselves less of a target, or keeping their ideas to themselves for fear of having them questioned or appropriated.
After attending “Understanding and Managing Imposter Syndrome,” participants will depart with a thorough understanding of what Imposter Syndrome is, how it feels, and how it impacts women in professional settings. They will also have practical strategies to take with them that can halt self-doubt in its tracks and get self-image, positivity, and productivity back on track.
Nobody should let self-doubt hold them back. Imposter Syndrome is common, but there are ways to fight back. Please register today to secure your spot in this free, empowering, and highly relevant online workshop.
ABOUT DR. BILITA (“BILI”) MATTES
Dr. Bili Mattes is the Executive Director of STEM-UP Network, a social enterprise powered by Harrisburg University. With over 30 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education leadership, administration, academic outreach, and program innovation and development, Bili is a recognized leader in promoting gender equity in STEM.
Bili’s contributions to workforce development and gender equity in STEM have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2018 Moxie Award from the Women in Technology Group of the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania and the Woman of Influence award by the Central Penn Business Journal.
ABOUT STEM-UP NETWORK
The STEM-UP Network addresses the gender talent gap in STEM by working directly with women to provide them with real-world strategies, skills, connections, and community to navigate and advance their careers.
A leading network of women professionals in STEM, our community of professional women in science and technology prepares women with real-world strategies and relationships that support development and advancement personally and within our careers. Over the past year, almost 400 women from across the US and six different countries have participated in and benefitted from STEM-UP Network programs and connections.
ABOUT HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY
Harrisburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is a private, nonprofit university offering bachelor’s and graduate degree programs in the fields of science, technology, and mathematics. For additional information about the University’s affordable, demand-driven undergraduate and graduate programs, please call 717-901-5146 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu. Stay updated by following Harrisburg University on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
