Speakers:
Practitioner's Chat: Removing the mask - beating BA imposter syndrome
Date:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time:
3:55 pm
Track:
Summary:
As a BA, we fulfil many roles in any organization: product owner, UX designer, team lead, change manager or tester. We adapt as needed.
But many of us feel out of our depth, suffering from impostor syndrome, putting on ‘masks’ to cope with fear and self-doubt, resulting in anxiety and exhaustion. To remove these masks, we need to challenge the stories we tell ourselves and realize that we are adequate and valuable. Then we can embrace our true authentic selves and feel more confident and connected.
This session will explore how to recognize and remove these masks to reduce imposter syndrome, increase well-being and be a more effective and happier BA.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand how we use masks in imposter syndrome
Appreciate the impact of imposter syndrome to our work and well-being
Apply strategies to remove our masks and reduce imposter syndrome