Imposter syndrome, experienced by around two-thirds of individuals, can significantly affect mentors, who may feel inadequate or like frauds despite their accomplishments. This phenomenon often goes unnoticed, yet it complicates the mentoring process. Mentors might over-prepare for sessions and second-guess their advice, especially when guiding mentees in unfamiliar fields. The relationship can suffer if these inner struggles are unaddressed, eroding trust. The presence of esteemed mentors, such as Nobel laureates, can further exacerbate these feelings, creating added pressure to meet high expectations while ignoring their own experiences of self-doubt.
Imposter syndrome among mentors is often overlooked, yet it can significantly impact mentoring effectiveness, leading mentors to overprepare and hesitate to share advice.
About two-thirds of individuals experience imposter syndrome, a statistic that raises concerns about how well mentors can guide others while battling their own self-doubts.
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