Imposter syndrome remains a pervasive challenge within the healthcare leadership community, undermining confidence, hindering professional growth, and contributing to burnout and disengagement. This virtual seminar is designed specifically for early- and mid-careerist healthcare leaders to identify and address the internalized barriers that imposter syndrome creates.

You will be introduced to a practical five-step framework—the Bring Your Own Chair method. This method equips participants with clear, actionable strategies to challenge imposter syndrome and reshape it into opportunities for growth. The seminar also emphasizes how leaders can recognize and support team members experiencing imposter syndrome, reframing these feelings as potential sources of empathy, innovation and resilience.

This seminar provides depth and additional applicability through real-world scenarios, leadership tools and mentorship strategies.

Seminar Objectives:

• Explain the concept of imposter syndrome and its impact on healthcare professionals, drawing connections to leadership, burnout and career progression.
• Describe the five-step BYO Chair framework as a practical strategy to reframe imposter thoughts and foster professional growth.
• Reflect on personal experiences with imposter syndrome and practice reframing techniques, self-affirmation tools and boundary-setting strategies.
• Analyze the role of leadership and organizational culture in reinforcing or alleviating imposter syndrome.
• Develop a personalized action plan to strengthen confidence, seek mentorship, communicate professional needs effectively, and discern when to stay, speak up, or step away.

Who Should Attend:

Early careerists, mid-careerists, and all healthcare leaders interested in the topic.

Presented by:

• Amelia Duran-Stanton, PhD, DSc, Army Medical Specialist Corps Specific Branch Proponent Officer, Army Medical Center of Excellence
• Allison L. Ferro, PhD, RN, FACHE, Assistant Professor, Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health and Business Administration
• Lindsey Umlauf, DPT, FACHE, Chief, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, U.S. Army
• Tiara Walz, PhD, FACHE, Deputy Program Director, Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health and Business Administration

Continuing Education Credit

In addition to the ACHE In-Person Education or Virtual Interactive Education credits assigned to this seminar, ACHE is accredited by other organizations to provide continuing education credit. View complete information about these organizations.

All Customized Learning seminars can be offered as Virtual Interactive programs or live In-Person programs.

For more information about this seminar and Customized Learning programs, contact Martijn van Oort, director, business development, at (312) 288-1872 or organizations@ache.org.