Name: How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit
Uploaded: 2019-11-26T16:09:01Z
Duration: 13 min 33 s
Description: Have you ever doubted your abilities, feared you were going to be discovered as a "fraud"? That's called "impostor syndrome," and you're definitely not alone in feeling it, says entrepreneur and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes. In this funny, relatable talk, he shares how his own experiences of impostor syndrome helped pave the way to his success -- and shows how you can use it to your advantage, too.

Have you ever doubted your abilities, feared you were going to be discovered as a "fraud"? That's called "impostor syndrome," and you're definitely not alone in feeling it, says entrepreneur and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes. In this funny, relatable talk, he shares how his own experiences of impostor syndrome helped pave the way to his success -- and shows how you can use it to your advantage, too.

How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit

Impostor syndrome is not just a rare insecurity but a common experience, even among those leading companies or winning national awards. One entrepreneur confessed to feeling out of his depth at major events, only to learn that peers with decades more experience felt the same way. Instead of freezing, he used those moments as motivation to learn rapidly and seek advice. Embracing this discomfort opened doors to new opportunities in both business and relationships, turning self-doubt into a source of growth.