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Session overview: Imposter Syndrome in Coaching

Imposter Phenomenon (Syndrome) or IP was first identified way back in 1978, but it's only over the last decade or so that it has become a more familiar term in coaching circles. It's often misunderstood and has been used as a kind of 'catch-all' term for some when experiencing performance anxiety. In this session, we will be sharing and discussing the origins of IP, recent research, and facilitating the group's different experiences of Imposterism with a view to creating awareness and deepening our understanding of it.

Rob's bio

Rob has been coaching in sports for over 40 years, in Squash, Track athletics and Triathlon. He holds a BSc in Sports Psychology, an MSc in Executive Coaching and is completing an MSc in Performance Psychology. His research dissertation subject is entitled 'Imposterism and Perfectionism in Sports Coaching: Does mentoring moderate its effects?' He also works for the BTF as a member of the coach development team on the High Performing Coaches Programme. 

Alan's bio

Alan has been coaching in sports for over 20 years, in Table tennis, Football and Triathlon. With experience as an L3 Head Coach at clubs in North Devon and Plymouth Alan has moved to work as an online coach for the last 10 years from beginner to AG World Champions. During this time Alan has coached with the Regional Academy in the South West and also worked at Millfield School coaching triathlon full time. Alan holds an MSc in Coaching Science as well as a BA(Hons) in Applied Sports Science and Coaching.

Course Venue

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