Continuing Education Credits:
- HRCI – 6 HR (General) Credits
- SHRM – 6 PDC’s
Schedule: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Women in HR and leadership roles often carry the invisible weight of self-doubt, questioning whether they belong at the table, even when their skills, knowledge, and contributions prove otherwise. This quiet struggle, commonly known as imposter syndrome, erodes confidence, diminishes visibility, and stunts career growth. Left unaddressed, it feeds stress, burnout, and a cycle of never feeling “good enough.”
When self-esteem is fragile, women may hesitate to speak up in meetings, advocate for promotions, or set boundaries with confidence. For HR professionals in particular, this lack of self-assurance directly affects their ability to influence executives, coach managers, and represent employees. In a field where authority, credibility, and resilience are non-negotiable, building unshakable confidence is not optional.
This 6-hour, instructor-led, interactive certificate program is designed to help women break free from imposter syndrome and reclaim their self-esteem with evidence-based tools, practical exercises, and supportive peer coaching. From learning how to silence the inner critic to practicing boundary-setting scripts, participants will walk away with strategies they can implement immediately in both their professional and personal lives.
Graduates of this program will not only earn a certificate of completion but also leave with a renewed sense of identity, power, and pride. More importantly, they will develop daily confidence-building practices and a personalized 30-day action plan to reinforce long-term growth. This is more than training—it’s a turning point toward self-belief, resilience, and authentic leadership.
Program Features
- Expert trainer with extensive HR experience and legal expertise
- Comprehensive coverage of essential HR topics and legal compliance requirements
- Interactive and engaging training format with practical examples and case studies
- Pre- and post-test to assess learning outcomes and measure program effectiveness
- Opportunity for Q&A and networking with peers and HR professionals
- Certificate of completion upon successful program completion
Learning Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Define self-esteem and explain its connection to confidence, mental health, and professional growth.
- Identify and challenge personal imposter syndrome patterns and triggers.
- Recognize the five most common imposter syndrome “types” and their impact on career behavior.
- Develop practical tools such as an Evidence Bank and Feedback Bank to rebuild confidence.
- Reframe negative self-talk into constructive affirmations paired with actionable steps.
- Demonstrate boundary-setting skills through scripts and role-play.
- Create a 30-day confidence action plan tailored to personal and professional goals.
- Practice visualization and self-reflection techniques to strengthen long-term self-worth.
- Engage in peer support exercises to normalize shared experiences and reduce isolation.
- Apply strategies to separate self-worth from external validation and workplace stressors.
Topics Covered
- Defining self-esteem vs. confidence
- How childhood experiences shape self-esteem
- The link between low self-esteem and depression
- Anxiety as a symptom of self-doubt
- Understanding imposter syndrome
- Gendered patterns in imposter syndrome
- When women in HR first start doubting themselves
- Identifying the 5 imposter syndrome types
- Perfectionism in women leaders
- The pressure of being the “Superwoman”
- The burden of the “Natural Genius”
- The loneliness of the “Soloist”
- The insecurity of the “Expert”
- Identifying your critic’s voice
- Spotting negative thought patterns
- Physical signs of imposter syndrome
- Crying and emotional spirals
- Anxiety in professional women
- Self-doubt in leadership positions
- Guided exercise: naming the critic’s lies
- Partner exercise: reframing critic lies
- Why self-esteem must be built, not wished
- The Evidence Bank method
- Creating a Feedback Bank
- Building a Win Wall
- Measuring progress instead of perfection
- Celebrating small wins without guilt
- Building daily affirmations
- Journaling for self-reflection
- Mirror talk techniques
- Role-play: reframing negative thoughts
- Practicing affirmations in groups
- The science of affirmations on the brain
- Pairing affirmations with micro-actions
- Lack of boundaries and its impact on self-esteem
- Red flags of toxic environments
- Saying “no” without guilt
- Scripts for boundary-setting
- Role-play: declining draining requests
- Networking as a self-esteem builder
- LinkedIn and self-promotion without shame
- Coffee chats as confidence practice
- Building peer circles for support
- Visualization: your ideal confident self
- Creating a 30-day confidence plan
- Writing a “Letter to My Future Self”
- Sharing accountability commitments
- Peer coaching and mutual encouragement
- Why women struggle more with imposter syndrome
- The importance of women lifting women
- Building resilience through community
- The myth of perfection in HR
- How confidence impacts HR credibility
- Speaking up in executive meetings
- Advocating for promotions
- Overcoming fear of visibility
- Decoupling self-worth from performance
- How toxic workplaces undermine women
- Identifying supportive environments
- Building credibility without overworking
- Reframing failure as feedback
- The role of gratitude in self-esteem
- Practicing self-compassion
- Long-term maintenance of confidence
- Creating a sustainable personal growth plan
Target Audience
- Women in Human Resources (HR)
- HR Generalists, HR Managers, HR Business Partners, and HR Directors who often face imposter syndrome while navigating high-stakes conversations with executives, managers, and employees.
- Women who need to project credibility, advocate for policies, and build trust but may quietly doubt themselves despite their expertise.
- Women in Leadership & Management
- Supervisors, team leads, and middle managers who are expected to lead with authority but struggle with self-esteem, fear of visibility, or setting boundaries.
- Those preparing for senior leadership roles who want to step into confidence before promotions or boardroom visibility.
- Early- to Mid-Career Professionals
- Women who are moving from specialist roles into leadership and feel the pressure of “not being ready” or “not knowing enough.”
- Professionals experiencing transition points (new jobs, career pivots, return from a career break, or post-certification growth).
- Women Entrepreneurs & Consultants
- Female business owners, solopreneurs, and consultants who carry the double pressure of performance and self-marketing, often battling self-doubt when pricing their services, networking, or pitching to clients.
- High-Achieving Women Struggling with Perfectionism
- Women who are excellent at what they do but set impossible standards, minimize their successes, or feel like “frauds” even when others recognize their value.
- Women juggling multiple roles (career, family, community) and trying to live up to “superwoman” expectations.
