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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Yolanthe Fawehinmi

Men experience imposter syndrome too – here’s how to overcome it

Imposter syndrome isn’t a disease, but it can do real damage to our confidence and self-esteem if it goes unchecked. And while it’s often associated with women in the workplace, men can experience it too as recently highlighted.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Last Word recently, Mike Parkinson revealed that his father, TV presenter Sir Michael Parkinson – who died aged 88 earlier this month – dealt with “imposter syndrome” and “was wracked with self-doubt”.

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