How Women’s Imposter Syndrome Impacts the Gender Pay Gap - And Why It’s Not Their Fault [Episode 68]

Ditching Imposter Syndrome

In this episode, we dive into the hidden link between women’s imposter syndrome and its impact on the gender pay gap and equity in leadership roles. We’ll explore why, as a result, women are more likely than men to feel they don’t belong in leadership roles, and how this explains why women quit a job they love, meaning you're missing out on their potential.

It’s not their fault, but it’s harming their performance, productivity and wellbeing, as well as costing businesses and the broader economy billions.

Find out why this silent barrier holds women back, how it affects retention of even your best women, and the essential steps leaders need take to support their teams, reduce sabbatical requests, and close the gender pay gap.

Tune in for actionable insights on how addressing this issue proactively an lead to a more equitable, productive, and ultimately profitable workplace.

What you'll cover:

• The hidden link between women's Imposter Syndrome and the gender pay gap
• Why Imposter Syndrome makes women more likely than men to quit a job they love, even though both sexes experience Imposter Syndrome at similar rates
• Why Imposter Syndrome becomes a silent barrier to women getting promoted, but it's not their fault
• How Imposter Syndrome affects the retention of your best female employees
• The little-known impact on women's personal development, and how performance review systems are failing them
• The essential steps leaders need take to support their teams, reduce sabbatical requests, and close the gender pay gap

This episode's shownotes & resources:

• Shownotes: www.DitchingImposterSyndrome.com/podcast/068/
• Stepping Up To Lead - Students describe this programme as life-changing, in helping them to clear Imposter Syndrome and increase their influence in the organisation.
• Get the white paper here - www.impostersyndromeresearch.com
• How is Imposter Syndrome impacting your organisation? Free diagnostic assessment here.

Join in the conversation:

• Here's where we're talking about this in the private forum for the Imposter Syndrome Hacks™ app

Want more on this topic? Here are some related episodes:

• Episode 67 - New Research: 3 Hidden Causes Of The Gender Pay Gap
• Episode 69 - Gender Pay Gap: 8 Ways That Women Are Paying The Price for Men’s Imposter Syndrome
• Episode 70 - The Hidden Link Between Mental Load, Imposter Syndrome and the Gender Pay Gap
• Episode 48 - The 3 Pillars Of Imposter Syndrome & Burnout
• Episode 53 - Are You At Risk Of Burnout? What The 4 Ps Of Imposter Syndrome Predict