NAfME Webinar: Creating a Harmony from Within: Working with Impostor Phenomenon in Music Ed

Impostor Phenomenon affects individuals who are accomplished, competent, and intelligent. Nevertheless, they feel like they are fooling people. Many music educators and their students believe they are intellectually fraudulent and not nearly as intelligent or competent as their peers or accomplishments suggest. These frequent and intense feelings can affect an individual’s well-being by producing anxiety, stress, depression, procrastination, and job burnout. Impostor Phenomenon, however, could also result in motivation and opportunities for professional growth. Through personal analysis, this session will explore the obstacles within music education that create feelings of Impostor Phenomenon and how to persevere with daily techniques that set realistic goals.