Conquering Boardroom Impostor Syndrome

Am I as good as my board peers? Do they think I’m a fraud? If you’ve found yourself asking such questions, you may be experiencing impostor syndrome.

In this episode, board member and author Keith Dorsey and NACD advisor Susan Paley discuss impostor syndrome and self-doubt in the boardroom. They define what “impostor syndrome” is, how it manifests among directors, and how to tackle it individually and with peers.

Host: Susan Paley, NACD advisor

Guest: Keith Dorsey, NACD.DC®, senior advisor, United States, Boyden; board member, Continu, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School

Related NACD Resources:

• Redesigning Your Life: The Transition to a Portfolio Lifestyle
• Culture as the Foundation: Building a High-Performance Board

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BoardVision™, the official podcast of NACD, engages directors, aspiring directors, CEOs, executives, and the broader business community on significant issues facing corporate boards. Produced by the Directorship magazine team, the podcast is available on the third Wednesday of every month.

In each episode, NACD speaks with industry leaders and governance experts to explore the stories and challenges of what it means to be a successful director.