Impostor Syndrome and the Fear of Being Seen

Impostor Syndrome and the Fear of Being Seen

Impostor syndrome makes us doubt our success and fear being exposed as frauds. Rooted in past experiences, it fuels anxiety, but therapy can help build true self-worth.

Twanna Carter fought imposter syndrome— now she coaches others to overcome it

By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.comU.S. Army veteran Twanna Carter became a career coach to help other Black women navigate the mental battles and societal and professional pressures that often go unspoken but deeply impact their confidence and success. Carter’s desire to coach stemmed from personal struggles with social anxiety, inferiority complex and imposter syndrome. During her time in the military, she often felt insecure, iso…

Twanna Carter Fought Imposter Syndrome Now She Helps Others

By Megan Sayles U.S. Army veteran Twanna Carter became a career coach to help other Black women navigate the mental battles and societal and professional pressures that often go unspoken but deeply impact their confidence and success.  Carter’s desire to coach stemmed from personal struggles with social anxiety, inferiority complex and imposter syndrome. During her time in the military, she often felt insecure, isolated and inadequate— only to l…

Twanna Carter Fought Imposter Syndrome—Now She Coaches Others to Overcome It

By Megan Sayles U.S. Army veteran Twanna Carter became a career coach to help other Black women navigate the mental battles and societal and professional pressures that often go unspoken but deeply impact their confidence and success.  Carter’s desire to coach stemmed from personal struggles with social anxiety, inferiority complex and imposter syndrome. During her time in the military, she often felt insecure, isolated and inadequate— only to l…