What Am I Doing Here? Imposter Syndrome and You
Regular 50 minute session for SQLBits 2026TL; DR
Imposter syndrome hits more tech professionals than you think. Learn to recognize when doubt creeps in and get practical strategies to push through it - whether you're new or leading teams.
Session Details
One day you're on top of your game, the next you're wondering "Do I even belong here?" Imposter syndrome hits more tech professionals than you think. This session covers recognizing when doubt creeps in and practical strategies to push through it - for new professionals and leaders alike.
3 things you'll get out of this session
Participants will be able to:
Recognize imposter syndrome patterns and triggers at different career stages from individual contributor to leadership roles
Apply practical, evidence-based strategies to manage self-doubt in real-time and build long-term confidence
Foster team environments that acknowledge and reduce imposter syndrome for themselves and others
Recognize imposter syndrome patterns and triggers at different career stages from individual contributor to leadership roles
Apply practical, evidence-based strategies to manage self-doubt in real-time and build long-term confidence
Foster team environments that acknowledge and reduce imposter syndrome for themselves and others
Speakers
Daniel Kimberlin's other proposed sessions for 2026
Using the Right Sized Hammer: How to Look at Problems and Solve Them at the Proper Scale - 2026
Version Controlled DBAs: Building a PowerShell module that keeps everyone in sync - 2026