Impostor Syndrome Assessment

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Quiz Questions

1.
I feel like I don’t belong in corporate workplaces just because I am a Black woman
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
2.
I have been told both implicitly and explicitly that I do not belong in corporate America.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very True
3.
I have felt excluded to the point of crippling self doubt while working in corporate America.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very True
4.
I often get vague feedback about my performance and leadership skills at work.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
5.
I hesitate to contribute feedback in meetings because I've been told that I am not a team player or someone steals my idea as their own.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
6.
I have often succeeded on a test or task even though I was afraid that I would not do well before starting the task.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
7.
I can give the impression that I’m more competent than I really am.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
8.
I avoid evaluations if possible and have a dread of others evaluating me.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
9.
When people praise me for something I’ve accomplished, I’m afraid I won’t be able to live up to their expectations of me in the future.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
10.
I sometimes think I obtained my present position or gained my present success because I was the only Black person or knew the right people of another race.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
11.
I’m afraid people important to me may find out that I’m not as capable as they think I am.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
12.
I tend to remember the incidents in which I have not done my best more than those times I have done my best.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
13.
I rarely do a project or task as well as I’d like to do it.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
14.
Sometimes I feel or believe that my success in my life or in my job has been the result of some kind of error.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
15.
It’s hard for me to accept compliments or praise about my intelligence or accomplishments.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
16.
At times, I feel my success has been due to some kind of luck as a Black woman.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
17.
I’m disappointed at times in my present accomplishments and think I should have accomplished much more.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
18.
Sometimes I’m afraid others will discover how much knowledge or ability I really lack.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
19.
I’m often afraid that I may fail at a new assignment or undertaking even though I generally do well at what I attempt
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
20.
When I’ve succeeded at something and received recognition for my accomplishments, I have doubts that I can keep repeating that success.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
21.
If I receive a great deal of praise and recognition for something I’ve accomplished, I tend to discount the importance of what I’ve done.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
22.
I often compare my ability to those around me and think they may be more intelligent than I am.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
23.
I often worry about not succeeding with a project or examination, even though others around me have considerable confidence that I will do well.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
24.
If I’m going to receive a promotion or gain recognition of some kind, I hesitate to tell others until it is an accomplished fact.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true
25.
I feel bad and discouraged if I’m not “the best” or at least “very special” in situations that involve achievement.
- A.
  Not true at all
- B.
  Rarely
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Often
- E.
  Very true

Quiz Outcomes

1.
No, it might be something else.
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It can be so challenging to understand and balance office politics and your performance at work at the same time. This may cause you to question your place and if you truly deserve to be where you are. If you have this nagging internal dialogue happening and you know it’s negatively impacting the progress in your career, this is where your transformation starts. A Breakthrough Consultation Call is a 30 minute video session to begin the process of breaking down limiting beliefs, discovering if it’s really impostor syndrome. During this call you will get a glimpse of what clarity looks like.This quiz was adopted in part (but customized to fit the needs of Black women) from Note. From The Impostor Phenomenon: When Success Makes You Feel Like A Fake (pp. 20-22), by P.R. Clance,1985, Toronto: Bantam Books. Copyright 1985 by Pauline Rose Clance, Ph.D., ABPP. Reprinted by permission.
2.
Yes, you might be experiencing Impostor Syndrome.
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It can be so challenging to understand and balance office politics and your performance at work at the same time. This may cause you to question your place and if you truly deserve to be where you are. But listen up!🌟 You are not alone and it’s not just your battle to fight. Be aware of the tendency to self blame and internalize. As a woman (especially a Black woman) in the workplace you are going up against expectations and assumptions based on stereotypes and micro-aggressions. 🌟 You officially have permission to lead in a way that is true and authentic to who you are. You don’t have to conform to anyone or anything.🌟Occasionally feeling unsure is not the same as Impostor Syndrome. Validation of your skills over time and understanding the type of environment that you're in is the key to improving.When the concept of Impostor Syndrome was created in the 1970s, it largely excluded the impact of racism and sexism on high achieving Black women. A Impostor Syndrome Strategy Call with Invested Insights is a 1 hour video working session where we develop a customized plan to help you claim your expertise and fully show up at work. During this call you will get a glimpse of what 1:1 coaching is like - catapulting you towards your goals. As a bonus, you will receive The Anti-Perfectionism Workbook + Video Training Bundle for FREE!This quiz was adopted in part (but customized to fit the needs of Black women) from Note. From The Impostor Phenomenon: When Success Makes You Feel Like A Fake (pp. 20-22), by P.R. Clance,1985, Toronto: Bantam Books. Copyright 1985 by Pauline Rose Clance, Ph.D., ABPP. Reprinted by permission.