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NLJ this week: The silent career killer―how to defeat imposter syndrome

21 January 2022
Issue: 7963 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Do you suffer from imposter syndrome? If not, do your colleagues? 

Writing in this week’s NLJ, Rosling King partner Helen Pamely, who is also a wellbeing consultant, coach and psychotherapist looks at this insidious saboteur which can trip up even the most high-achieving, competent and experienced among us.

Pamely notes that up to 82% of people are believed to suffer imposter syndrome at one time or another. Not only does it hold people back in their careers but it causes them to feel shame. However, there are things you can do. Pamely sets out five practical ways to disempower your inner critic. 

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ

An extra bit is being added to case citations to show the pecking order of the judges concerned. Former district judge Stephen Gold has the details, in his ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ

The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear

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