Overcoming imposter syndrome
Build understanding, confidence, and practical strategies to address imposter syndrome in yourself and others. In this half-day online workshop, we’ll explore why imposter syndrome is common—particularly among high achievers—and how it can affect confidence, decision-making, and professional growth. You’ll learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to recognise imposter patterns and respond to them in constructive, sustainable ways.
Is this course for you?
- You’re a capable professional who sometimes doubts your competence or feels like you don’t quite belong.
- You work in extension, advisory, or RD&E roles where expectations are high and visibility is increasing.
- You support others (such as colleagues, advisors, or emerging leaders) and want to better understand and address imposter syndrome.
Why enrol?
- Normalise imposter syndrome by understanding why it occurs and who it affects.
- Gain practical strategies to manage self-doubt and unhelpful comparison.
- Build confidence to step into opportunities, contribute fully, and support others.
What you'll achieve
Through this half-day, highly interactive workshop, you’ll explore topics like:
- Understand imposter syndrome – recognise common thoughts, feelings, and behaviours associated with imposter experiences.
- Identify triggers and patterns – notice when and why imposter syndrome shows up in your work.
- Reframe unhelpful thinking – apply practical techniques to challenge and reset limiting narratives.
- Build confidence through action – use simple strategies to act despite doubt and grow confidence over time.
- Support others effectively – recognise imposter syndrome in colleagues and respond in helpful, non-dismissive ways.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear, practical understanding of how to apply adult learning principles to design extension activities that are more engaging, credible, and likely to lead to change.
Who you will learn from
Dr John James is deeply passionate about enabling change and fostering innovation. With a wealth of experience, he specialises in helping organisations enhance the skills and capabilities of their teams in all aspects of extension and adoption. As an Adjunct Associate Professor with The University of Queensland, John brings a practical, hands-on approach to his work, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. John is a keen supporter of the Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN), having been a past President, the convenor for two international conferences, and is an APEN Life Member.
Denise Bewsell is passionate about helping people enable change and strengthen how they work with others. With a background in Agricultural Science and a Masters exploring how people respond to information, she combines research insight with real-world experience. As a Principal at Scarlatti, Denise leads the extension programme design area and has worked extensively across agriculture supporting facilitators and researchers. An APEN Life Member and associate editor of its journal, she’s excited to help others build capability through Enablers of Change.
Course details
- Format: Three-hour online workshop.
- Date: TBA
- Time: TBA
- Investment: The price for this course is A$350 ex GST.
Build confidence without pretending you have it all figured out
Reduce the hold that imposter syndrome has on your work and wellbeing. Enrol to develop practical strategies that help you show up with confidence, contribute fully, and support others to do the same.
Register your interest!
FAQs
What is the Overcoming imposter syndrome course about?
This half-day online workshop helps participants understand imposter syndrome—why it’s common among high achievers and how it affects confidence and performance—and provides practical strategies to manage and overcome it.
Who is this workshop for?
It’s designed for professionals working in extension, research, or agricultural engagement who want to strengthen confidence, reduce self-doubt, or better support others experiencing imposter syndrome.
Is it only for people in Australia?
No, this course is open to anyone, no matter their location or nationality. While we expect most participants will be located across Australia, we’re looking forward to people from New Zealand and other countries joining in. We’ve scheduled the live sessions at 11:30 am AEDT to accommodate as many time zones as possible.
Can I register multiple people from my organisation at once?
Yes. Simply list all the participants’ names and email addresses in the appropriate fields of the registration form, and then provide the name and email address of the person making the booking in the final comments field, and the tax invoice will be sent to them.
Are places limited?
Yes. To make the workshop engaging and worthwhile, participant numbers are capped. This ensures plenty of opportunity for discussion and interaction with the trainers.
How is the workshop delivered?
The session is delivered live via Zoom. You’ll take part in interactive discussions and activities, with practical examples you can apply immediately in your work.
Do I need any special software or account?
No special software or account is required. You’ll receive a Zoom link by email before the workshop—just click to join. Please check beforehand that you have the latest version of Zoom installed on your computer.
What is the cost?
The registration fee is A$350 ex GST.
How can I pay?
We prefer payment by bank transfer, as this avoids processing costs. However, for your convenience, you can also pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express) through our secure Stripe payment gateway.
Are there any extra fees?
Only when paying by credit card, as Stripe charges a small processing fee that is automatically added to your total. For Australian cards, this is 1.7% + A$0.30 (inc GST). For international cards, this is 3.5% + A$0.30 (ex GST). These charges are passed on at cost so that we receive the full workshop or course amount. The total payable is displayed clearly before you confirm payment.
Why do you pass on Stripe fees?
As a small business, we prefer to keep our standard prices as low as possible and only recover processing costs from those choosing to pay by card. Paying by bank transfer avoids these fees entirely.
Is my payment secure?
Yes. All card payments are encrypted and processed securely by Stripe, a PCI-compliant global payment provider. We do not store or have access to your credit-card details.
How do I register?
Click the link below to secure your spot.
What if I can’t attend at that date and time?
If the scheduled date for this course doesn’t suit you, simply add your details to this form and we’ll let you know when the course is next offered.
Are refunds available?
We offer refunds up to seven days before the course date; after that point, refunds aren’t available. If something comes up within those final seven days, another person from your organisation is welcome to attend in your place at no additional cost. To arrange this, just email us the full name, role, and contact details of the substitute attendee and we’ll update the registration.
If you have any other questions, feel free to email us: info@enablersofchange.com.au. We’re here to help!