Imposter Syndrome

Originally coined in 1985 by Dr. Pauline Clance, Imposter Syndrome is a phenomenon that affects high achieving professionals, especially career women, who believe that despite their educational credentials and professional accomplishments, believe that they are not intelligent and have fooled others who think otherwise. Research has told us that 75% of working women have experienced it as one point in their career (Caprino, 2020).

Attend this presentation to:

1. Develop an understanding of Imposter Syndrome - What it is and why it exists
2. Assess if you experience or have experienced symptoms of imposter syndrome
3. Leverage strategies to kick Imposter Syndrome and live and lead as your authentic self!

About Megan Scherer
Dr. Megan Scherer is the Senior Vice President of Global Learning and Development at Citi, where she oversees leadership development efforts for over 47,000 associates in HR, Audit, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Global Public Affairs, Legal, Security and Investigative Services, and the Chief Administrative Office.  

In addition to her professional roles in the financial services industry, Megan’s professional background is also comprised of experiences in manufacturing, higher education, and initially K-12 education, as an inner-city high school teacher in Buffalo, NY. Her experiences as a teacher, she believes, truly provided her with the critical skills needed to effectively support professionals in their learning pursuits.

Megan received her Master of Education degree at the University at Buffalo and her Doctor of Education from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts in Organizational Development. Her research concentrates on career women aspiring to C-level positions in Fortune 500 corporations. Dr. Scherer is especially passionate about empowering career women to maximize their potential in becoming the best versions of themselves. 

Outside of work, Megan enjoys watching her 8-year-old son, Richie, play hockey, coaching her 3-year-old daughter, Auden’s, soccer team, and restoring their 100 year-old home in the City of Buffalo with her husband, Rich.