Tackling Imposter Syndrome: The Silent Career Killer Lurking in HR - And How to Defeat It

December
03
2025 (Wednesday)
Time 08:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
85 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 209999
Instructor
Suzanne Lucas 
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Recorded
Live + Recorded

Overview

Think your self-doubt is just part of the job? Think again.

In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes business world, HR is under more pressure than ever. You’re expected to be strategic, decisive, and ready to guide your company through complex challenges.

But there’s a problem no one talks about enough - and it’s hurting your confidence, your credibility, and your career:

  • Imposter syndrome - that nagging voice that says you’re not really qualified, that second-guesses your every move, and keeps you silent in meetings when you should speak up.
  • Its equally dangerous twin: Expert syndrome - when confidence crosses the line into overconfidence, leading to careless mistakes, poor decisions, and lost trust.

 

If you’ve ever:

  • Hesitated to speak up because you’re "not the expert"
  • Found yourself double-checking decisions over and over
  • Piled on certifications without feeling more confident
  • Made bold statements without verifying the facts
  • Assumed everyone agreed with your take - without checking

 

then you’re already feeling the impact.

Here’s the reality: HR leaders who can’t strike the right balance between confidence and humility risk stalling their careers - or worse, undermining their credibility with leadership and employees alike.

Areas Covered in the Session

This fast-moving, practical webinar gives you the tools you need to:

  • Recognize and quiet your inner critic - and show up confidently
  • Avoid the traps of overconfidence and sloppy decisions
  • Communicate effectively and influence others without second-guessing
  • Build (and own) your expertise while staying open to learning
  • Document your wins - and own your value in every room you’re in
  • Respond gracefully to mistakes without damaging your reputation
  • Future-proof your HR skills to meet the demands of 2025 and beyond

 

Don’t let imposter syndrome (or expert syndrome) hold you back from being the leader your company needs - and the professional you want to be.

Build confidence. Build credibility. Build your future.

Reserve your spot now - and take the next step toward bold, impactful HR leadership.

Who Will Benefit

This webinar is a must for anyone ready to lead with confidence, credibility, and resilience:

  • HR Professionals & Business Partners - If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself and ready to be heard and trusted
  • Managers & Supervisors - If you’re struggling to make decisions confidently without tipping into overconfidence
  • Team & Operations Leaders - If you want to strengthen your influence and earn respect at every level of the organization
  • Business Owners & Executives - If you want to lead with humility and confidence - and model that for your team
  • Anyone who has ever wondered:
    • Am I really qualified to weigh in on this?
    • Do people actually respect what I bring to the table?
    • Am I overstepping - or not stepping up enough?

 

If you’re responsible for your company’s culture, your team’s confidence, and your own career trajectory - this webinar is for you.

Speaker Profile

Suzanne Lucas spent 10 years in corporate HR where she hired, fired, managed the numbers, and double-checked with the lawyers. She left the corporate world to advise people and companies on how to have the best Human Resources departments possible.

Suzanne integrates best practices with innovative ideas and humor, including using improv comedy as a tool for leadership development. Suzanne’s writings have been published at CBS News, Inc. Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and many other sites. She’s been named a top influencer in HR. You can read her archives at EvilHRLady.org or check out her Tedx Talk: Forget Talent and Get to Work.
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