This event will be held in English and is a 6h workshop including a lunch break (no catering provided)

 

This interactive workshop is designed for women in academic settings who want to better understand and permanently overcome self-doubt and typical patterns of imposter syndrome. Participants reflect on personal and structural challenges, identify individual triggers and internal beliefs, and develop new, empowering perspectives.

Through hands-on exercises, discussions, peer coaching, and practical application methods, they build their self-confidence, visibility, and professional presence in their day-to-day academic lives.

 

Background

Imposter syndrome is highly prevalent in academia—especially among women navigating competitive, high-performance environments. Structural challenges, gender bias, and high expectations often lead to:

• Persistent self-doubt
• Fear of not being “good enough”
• Underestimation of achievements
• Reduced visibility and participation

 

This workshop creates a safe and empowering space to address these challenges and transform them into strength

 

Participants will:

• Develop a deeper understanding of imposter syndrome in academia
• Recognize gender-specific dynamics and systemic influences
• Strengthen self-confidence and self-awareness
• Learn to reframe limiting beliefs and inner narratives
• Gain practical tools to navigate self-doubt in professional settings
• Increase visibility, voice, and ownership of their expertise

Costs/ Payment
The costs per participants depend upon final participant number and will be covered by each respective research consortium.

Speaker
Maureen Burgstahler

Organizer
Gender & Diversity Consulting / Franka Keßler
Strategic Development / Equal Opportunities and Diversity Management (SW-CDM)
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Kaiserstraße 12
76131 Karlsruhe
Tel: +49 721 608-41128 (or simply use Microsoft Teams)
Mail: franka kessler ∂does-not-exist.kit edu
https://www.sw.kit.edu/8675.php

Number of participants
15

Registration possible from 2026-11-02 09:30 to 2026-11-23 14:00.