An Imposter Check-In for Interpreters

Have you ever questioned your abilities, downplayed your accomplishments or worried that others might discover you're not as competent as they think?

These experiences may be related to imposter syndrome, also known as the imposter phenomenon. Common among high-achieving professionals, it involves difficulty recognizing your own skills and accomplishments. The demands of interpreting, including real-time decision-making, performance pressure and constant self-evaluation, can contribute to these feelings.

This 20-question check-in takes approximately 5 minutes and offers insight into how imposter feelings may show up in your interpreting work.