As it is evident that up to 80% of young or new entrant legal advisors especially females suffer from IS and Joyce wasn’t an exception.

Why is it essential to notice it?

The effect has a way of making you believe that you are not deserving any achievements and new opportunities thereof. IS makes the law firm not fully identify your talents and capitalize on your strengths hence hindering you to prevail to your fullest potential.

Imposter Syndrome negatively impacts your levels of energy and results to stress hence leading to low performance. Not only does IS affect young and new entrants, it also affects senior lawyers as well.

How do I address it?

By being truthful to yourself despite it feeling unpleasant. You can also stop it when you;

1. Find it beginning to develop
2. Appreciating yourself and constantly appreciating small wins
3. By sharing with a mentor who has a position to guide you through

Now the question is will you be my next client?