Women leaders are transforming higher education by creating vivid visions, fostering resilience, and driving innovation. Yet, many have one barrier they’re frequently up against and struggle to overcome - imposter syndrome. This roadblock can quietly hold them back from unleashing their full power to lead change which is critical in today’s higher-ed landscape.

In this interactive session we’ll highlight the organizational benefits of having women in senior leadership roles and explore practical strategies to work through imposter feelings to thrive as an impactful leader.

Learning Objectives:

• List benefits of women being in senior leadership positions.

• Identify effects of imposter syndrome on women leaders and how it limits their impact.

• Recognize barriers, internal and systemic, that contribute to imposter feelings.

• Apply practical strategies to work through imposter feelings.

Mary Herbert, Senior Consultant and Principal Coach at Teibel Education

Dr. Giselle Flores Martin, Director of Finance and Operations, Mechanical Engineering at Stanford