We are excited to invite you to our upcoming DEI-related workshop: Impostor Phenomenon – Successful by Luck or Competence?
Impostor Syndrome refers to the persistent feeling of self-doubt regarding one’s abilities and performance. Individuals experiencing this phenomenon often feel like intellectual frauds, fearing that their success is merely due to luck rather than competence, and that they will be “exposed” at any moment, despite their clear achievements. Although it’s most commonly associated with high-achieving individuals, it can affect anyone who struggles to attribute their success to their own skills and efforts.
Workshop Goals:
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Understand the Impostor Syndrome, including its characteristics and scientific explanations.
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Examine how certain beliefs influence professional development and contribute to the syndrome.
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Discuss why knowledge workers are particularly affected and explore connections with mental health.
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Focus on practical strategies to combat these negative self-beliefs.
The workshop will feature both a presentation and interactive activities, including 1:1 and small group exchanges. Participants will engage in practical exercises designed to encourage self-reflection. We aim to create a supportive environment where participants can share openly, receive constructive feedback, and strengthen their self-confidence. Gender-sensitive language will be used throughout.
Details:
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Date: Monday, 29th September 2025
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Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (including a lunch break at Zentralmensa and two coffee breaks)
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Venue: Goldene Box, Physikalisches Institut, INF 226
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Trainer: Dr. Simone Freitag (www.simonefreitag.com)
This workshop is open to CRC 1225 ISOQUANT students (Bachelor, Master, PhD) and postdoctoral researchers. The session will be held in English.
Participation is free, but registration is required. Please sign up by emailing sfb1225@thphys.uni-heidelberg.de. There are 15 spots available, and they will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
We look forward to your participation!