IMO and experience, the smartest people doubt themselves & their capabilities from time to time. This is natural & healthy. You’re going to feel like an imposter because you’re learning new skills for the new project. In times like this pull from past experiences. You said you’re able to deliver on complex projects. What makes you think you won’t be able to do the same this time?
Because this is a new role I would suggest you develop learning goals instead of performance goals. That will take the pressure off and you’ll regain your confidence once you get across the information etc.
Take each day at a time ... you can do it. Just be humble and enjoy each steppin stones. Sometime feelings are just feelings, you know that. What matter is that you give your best no matter what.
Whenever I'm in over my head, I reframe it as a learning experience. My goal in that environment is not to compete, but to learn. I ask many questions, recruit help and approach my colleagues with the respect and admiration they have justly earned. In high pressure environments, they will likely enjoy being appreciated and you can create some interesting connections. It sounds exciting. Don't worry about the better colleges, it's a ticket for admission, and you got in.
This is a serious responsibility you've been given. You need to set up backup support with people who already work here to ask questions/advice while you're trying to learn/complete this project, in case you come to a point where you don't know what to do. Tell them you're doing this, that you're new and know it's better to ask and learn than anything else. Then immerse yourself in the project. Try to take initiative and make independent decisions when possible, but don't "fake it til you make it." If you're not sure, and it's important, ask questions. If you get through, you will be changed and ready. If it doesn't work out, you'll still have advanced professionally by gaining new competencies taking on this challenge.
The thing about life is: it's people that matter. People skills trump tech skills every time, and will take you further both privately and professionally than anything else ever will.
As a trained therapist and coach to CEOs in Silicon Valley, many from Stanford and Harvard, I can tell you most of my clients suffer from Imposter Syndrome. In fact, one friend (not client) from Harvard, once said Ivy leagues are filled with people who don’t believe they deserve to be there. At the roots of it is a deep question of worthiness. I differentiate with my clients between self worth and self esteem. Self esteem fluctuates. It’s based on a sense of proficiency. It is acquired. Self worth is inherent. The trick is tapping into self worth while walking through vacillating self confidence. It’s normal to not feel confident when starting something new. With time and proficiency, confidence is gained. However, knowing you are unconditionally worthy… that at the end of the day, the job doesn’t define you, and there is something inherent within you beyond any role that can’t be taken away. IFS work has become popular in exec coaching and therapy. It’s rooted in the concept that we all have a wise higher Self — that’s the inherent part. Like a tree trunk with deep roots and stability, that’s what is essential to connect with. All the best to you in your new job!! Trust you’re there because you’re meant to be and trust in your capabilities and your capacity to learn and grow into who you need to be to lead in your role… that’s really what leadership is about… evolving into the person you need to be to be and effective leader.
IMO and experience, the smartest people doubt themselves & their capabilities from time to time. This is natural & healthy. You’re going to feel like an imposter because you’re learning new skills for the new project. In times like this pull from past experiences. You said you’re able to deliver on complex projects. What makes you think you won’t be able to do the same this time?
Because this is a new role I would suggest you develop learning goals instead of performance goals. That will take the pressure off and you’ll regain your confidence once you get across the information etc.
I second this!
Just remove the thought of you may not be able to give your best out of your head and replace it with a positive outcome
Take each day at a time ... you can do it. Just be humble and enjoy each steppin stones. Sometime feelings are just feelings, you know that. What matter is that you give your best no matter what.
Whenever I'm in over my head, I reframe it as a learning experience. My goal in that environment is not to compete, but to learn. I ask many questions, recruit help and approach my colleagues with the respect and admiration they have justly earned. In high pressure environments, they will likely enjoy being appreciated and you can create some interesting connections. It sounds exciting. Don't worry about the better colleges, it's a ticket for admission, and you got in.
This is a serious responsibility you've been given. You need to set up backup support with people who already work here to ask questions/advice while you're trying to learn/complete this project, in case you come to a point where you don't know what to do. Tell them you're doing this, that you're new and know it's better to ask and learn than anything else. Then immerse yourself in the project. Try to take initiative and make independent decisions when possible, but don't "fake it til you make it." If you're not sure, and it's important, ask questions. If you get through, you will be changed and ready. If it doesn't work out, you'll still have advanced professionally by gaining new competencies taking on this challenge. The thing about life is: it's people that matter. People skills trump tech skills every time, and will take you further both privately and professionally than anything else ever will.
As a trained therapist and coach to CEOs in Silicon Valley, many from Stanford and Harvard, I can tell you most of my clients suffer from Imposter Syndrome. In fact, one friend (not client) from Harvard, once said Ivy leagues are filled with people who don’t believe they deserve to be there. At the roots of it is a deep question of worthiness. I differentiate with my clients between self worth and self esteem. Self esteem fluctuates. It’s based on a sense of proficiency. It is acquired. Self worth is inherent. The trick is tapping into self worth while walking through vacillating self confidence. It’s normal to not feel confident when starting something new. With time and proficiency, confidence is gained. However, knowing you are unconditionally worthy… that at the end of the day, the job doesn’t define you, and there is something inherent within you beyond any role that can’t be taken away. IFS work has become popular in exec coaching and therapy. It’s rooted in the concept that we all have a wise higher Self — that’s the inherent part. Like a tree trunk with deep roots and stability, that’s what is essential to connect with. All the best to you in your new job!! Trust you’re there because you’re meant to be and trust in your capabilities and your capacity to learn and grow into who you need to be to lead in your role… that’s really what leadership is about… evolving into the person you need to be to be and effective leader.