Impostor phenomenon in leaders through the lens of self-efficacy and implications for coaching
Leaders frequently report adverse effects of impostor phenomenon on their daily work and careers. Whilst impostor phenomenon research highlights raising self-efficacy and the benefits of focused social support, little is known about how self-efficacy influences impostor phenomenon. This study used r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford Brookes University
2025-08-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring |
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| Summary: | Leaders frequently report adverse effects of impostor phenomenon on their daily work and careers. Whilst impostor phenomenon research highlights raising self-efficacy and the benefits of focused social support, little is known about how self-efficacy influences impostor phenomenon. This study used reflexive thematic analysis to explore, via semi-structured interviews, seven leaders’ perceptions of impostor phenomenon through the lens of self-efficacy. The results contribute to existing knowledge by offering new insights into the use of self-efficacy sources with two key themes: i) the perpetual cycle of holding on to impostor phenomenon identity and ii) reflexive awareness. There is also discussion of the implications for coaching and mentoring as focused social support. |
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| ISSN: | 1741-8305 |