Impostor Syndrome in Me

A colleague on LinkedIn contacted me to be a speaker in her company webinar. I read her message and did not directly give feedback. It is not because had had another event on the day of the webinar but I did not believe myself. Yes, I am not sure that after 7 years of having a professional career in the same field had made me an expert in sharing knowledge and experiences.

On the contrary, I see my friend in the same field already become a speaker in many events which I feel inferior to her. In my view, it seems she has more competence than me. That’s why she deserved to be an expert and share with others while I am just an impostor. Have you felt it?

I can believe that my friend has the capability to be a public speaker but why I am not able to trust myself? Am I not capable? Is my career until now just luck? Is the position I’ve achieved not based on my competencies? I can’t find the answers.

While I am wondering about and overthinking my professional ability, I miss the opportunity to have my first experience as a public speaker. I feel more stupid.

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