In Person

WEST Break Free from Imposter Syndrome: Embrace Your Competent, Capable Self

October 17, 2019
Event details
October 17, 2019
5:30 pm
Boston, MA

Event summary

Cooley hosts “Break Free From Imposter Syndrome: Embrace Your Competent, Capable Self” with Women in the Enterprise for Science and Technology (WEST). WEST is a Boston based organization dedicated to helping women in science, technology, and engineering advance their careers.

During this program, Cooley lawyer Michelle Galloway will discuss:
• What neuroscience and psychology tell us about the prevalence of “imposter syndrome” and why it is more prevalent in high achievers
• The costs of imposter syndrome on individuals and organizations
• The relationship between competence and confidence and why both are needed to achieve full potential
• Practical strategies that organizations and individuals can use to break out of “imposter syndrome”

Program agenda:

5:45-6:15pm: Registration, mingling, and light dinner
6:15-7:15pm: Program
7:15-8:00pm: Networking and cocktails

Event details and registration 

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