Stephanie Comenge

While imposter syndrome can affect us all in certain scenarios, the feeling can be heightened following a significant career move.

Key tactics, insights, and impact Cameron works with the coach to explore the ties between authentic identity and authentic communication. Together, they work to uncover a more profound sense of self and probe the identity of the human being who, behind a self-imposed mask of “professionalism”, is going through something as enormous and important as a fight against cancer. Cameron is encouraged to ask deep questions. These include: Who am I when I am not working? What makes me happy?

The challenge Drew is a director in a large, multinational engineering company. In the two years, Drew has been promoted twice and now heads up a team of 10 engineers, each with their own team of direct reports. While stepping up into this new managerial role, Drew has been charged by senior management with creating and executing a transformation strategy that will equip this part of the business with the capabilities and resources to drive longer-term innovation. But it is not easy.