Episode 7: Women in STEM & Imposter Syndrome – Why Smart Women Doubt Themselves
Description
💡 Women in STEM are some of the most brilliant minds in the world—yet so many struggle with self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome.
Despite holding advanced degrees, leading complex projects, and solving global challenges, many women in science, tech, and engineering still feel like they’re not “good enough.”
🔹 “Am I really qualified for this role? Maybe I just got lucky”
🔹 “What if they notice I am not as smart as I look like”
🔹 “I don’t know enough yet to speak up.”
🔹 “I am qualified in my field, but I don’t know enough about business, marketing or leadership. I’d better stay away ”
In this International Women’s Day special episode of The Heart of the Equation, Sara Mobarhanfard and Anisa Zafar dive deep into why high-achieving women in STEM constantly doubt themselves—and how to break free from it.
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ What imposter syndrome actually is and why it’s common among high-achievers
✅ How STEM culture reinforces self-doubt (and why women are affected most)
✅ Why logical, highly analytical minds struggle with confidence
✅ How perfectionism & over-preparing keep women stuck in their careers
✅ Practical coaching techniques to reframe self-doubt and own your expertise
💡 If you’ve ever felt like you’re not good enough despite your credentials and achievements, this episode is for you.
📲 Connect with us:
Sara Mobarhanfard: narosibcoaching.com
Anisa Zafar: treeoflifeguru.com
Pragati Siddhanti: myswissstory.com
United States
