Ep. #12 - Your “Inner Imposter” and Ways to Manage It (Interview with Rene Dominguez)
Description
Ever feel like you’ve achieved an opportunity you didn’t deserve? It’s possible you brushed shoulders with your “inner imposter”! In this episode, I chat with Rene Dominguez, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Specialist working in tech. Rene unpacks what it feels like to experience Imposter Syndrome, and ways to successfully manage it for next time.
Rene and I also unpack several strategies effective allies and diversity leaders use to generate equality in the workplace.
If you’re someone struggling with your inner imposter, get anxious thinking about career pivots, or just want to hear one of the MOST inclusive and engaging personalities I’ve ever worked with, this is the episode for you!
If you want to skip ahead:
01:24 - Rene’s professional background.
03:25 - Dan points out Rene’s transferable experience.
04:28 - Defining Imposter Syndrome.
05:41 - What Imposter Syndrome feels like.
06:16 - Who experiences Imposter Syndrome.
08:25 - Rene’s Imposter Syndrome story.
13:19 - Dan’s suggested strategy to work through doubt.
17:04 - How to showcase DEI day-to-day.
25:53 - Intention leads to success.
26:42 - Exploring professional mental health support.
Want to connect with Rene? Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rene-dominguez-jr/