How To Recognize Imposter Syndrome In Others – Expert Panel Answers

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Number 1: Struggle to feel worthy 

Shrinking small, avoiding authenticity, and quietly downplaying your own qualities and achievements. Stories are often rooted in early moments where love and approval felt conditional. Imposter syndrome often grows from a mindset that ties self-worth to constant achievement, turning doubt into a recurring companion. To truly help, we must see these signs not as flaws, but as protective messages from a mind trying to keep us safe.

Mindset transformation gently invites us to challenge these old stories and replace them with “I am worthy as I am.”

Supporting someone means giving them space to speak openly about their fears and lingering self-doubt, without judgment. It’s about creating an inner space for newer, kinder beliefs. Beliefs that slowly rebuild peace and authentic confidence. Because real change begins the moment we stop replaying the question “What will people think of me?” and start asking, “What do I choose to believe about myself?”

Ranya AlHusaini, Mindset Transformation Guru