Achievers Quote by Sheryl Sandberg
““Despite being high achievers, even experts in their fields, women can't seem to shake the sense that it is only a matter of time until they are found out for who they really are--impostors with limited skills or abilities.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women in Leadership Forum, Sheryl Sandberg, 2018
Even high‑performing women may feel impostor syndrome, doubting their abilities despite evidence of competence
In simple terms: Successful women often feel like frauds
Key Takeaway
Combat impostor feelings with evidence
Themes
confidence
impostor syndrome
gender
leadership
Mood
empathetic
supportive
Type
psychological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Workplace meetings
- performance reviews
- mentor sessions
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Sociology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports your competence?
- How can you reframe self‑criticism?
A Different Perspective
Self‑doubt can be reinforced by external bias
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