Best 5 Books About Imposter Syndrome

1. Unlocking Your Authentic Self

By Jennifer L Hunt

The book offers realistic skills to overcome impostor syndrome and live your best possible life. Start your journey now and learn to: 

• Disarm your cruel inner critic and still strive for growth
• Replace negative thought loops with 3 positive reframing tools
• Let go of unhealthy perfectionism and crush procrastination
• Find the pearls of truth in criticism without sacrificing self-confidence

2. The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women

By Valerie Young

An internationally known speaker, Valerie Young has devoted her career to understanding women’s most deeply held beliefs about themselves and their success. In her decades of in-the-trenches research, she has uncovered the often surprising reasons why so many accomplished women experience this crushing self-doubt.
 
In The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women, Young gives these women the solution they have been seek­ing. Combining insightful analysis with effective ad­vice and anecdotes, she explains what the impostor syndrome is, why fraud fears are more common in women, and how you can recognize the way it mani­fests in your life.

3. The Imposter Cure

By Dr. Jessamy Hibberd

Dr Jessamy Hibberd provides sound expert advice to help the reader better understand theproblem and overcome it, so they think differently, gain self belief and learn to see themselves as others do.
Filled with case studies to bring the concepts alive and packed with strategies to increase confidence, this book is a must-read for anyone who has struggled with their achievements.

4. Own Your Greatness

By Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin, Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin

Own Your Greatness will give you all the tools you need to recognize and overcome the impostor syndrome that is holding you back.

Packed full of research- and therapy-backed exercises, prompts, and activities, this interactive workbook will help you:
– Identify the root causes of your impostor syndrome
– Recognize your natural skills and strengths
– Gain the confidence to lead- Speak up for yourself
– Feel comfortable receiving and giving praise

5. The Imposter Syndrome Workbook

By Athina Danilo LMFT

A source of support and guidance, this workbook will help you embrace yourself more fully as you move with confidence toward a more satisfying life.

• Understand imposter syndrome—Explore what it is, where it comes from, and how it may impact you.
• Build the skills you need—Affirmations, exercises, prompts, and practices help you boost self-confidence and avoid feelings of self-doubt.
• Relatable anecdotes—Gain greater insight into your own imposter syndrome through other people’s stories.