What Am I Doing Here? Imposter Syndrome and You
Proposed 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
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