Robin Buckley

Unknowingly, our brains are often our adversaries rather than our allies. Society contributes to this phenomenon by supporting the idea that emotions "just happen" and there is nothing we can do about them. This is a lie. By building a toolbox of cognitive-behavioral tactics, we can control the thoughts which create stress, burnout, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome, and function at our optimal levels. In this session, you will talk away with concrete, actionable ways to make your brain work for you rather than against you to be your optimized self, professionally and personally.

Experts in mental health say that the most important call to action in creating a workplace culture which supports mental health is leading by example. Leaders who share their own stories regarding mental health model the culture which considers mental health as equitable to physical health. But in order for this strategy to be effective, the storytelling must be authentic and, for many leaders, it is about finding their voices and being comfortable sharing their stories. With a continued focus on reducing stigma regarding mental health, leaders can learn the primary strategy to create a culture of support. It is through authentic storytelling that leaders can construct organizations and teams which foster awareness and action for mental wellness.

Real imposters don't experience imposter syndrome. But what is the psychology behind imposter syndrome? Once we know how it is created, we can identify the detriments of imposter syndrome, and why women tend to experience imposter syndrome at higher rates than men. Most importantly, you can learn and develop effective ways to make your brain your ally to combat and control imposter syndrome.