Imposter Syndrome: Identify, Address, Overcome

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Imposter syndrome is fueled by self-doubt and the belief that the position we hold is one in which we are not qualified or deserving.

As a woman in a male-dominated industry, the speaker has experienced imposter syndrome several times throughout her 20-plus career, from her initial introduction into the workforce to her role as an executive mentoring other female employees.

Through research and personal experience, she has curated a toolkit for combatting imposter syndrome. This includes acknowledging and accepting self-doubt, disposing of the “fake it until you make it” mindset, building a positive support network, being on your own side, and challenging your own negative self-talk.


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  • Starts 23 July 2025 02:00 PM UTC
  • Ends 03 September 2025 11:30 PM UTC
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Julaine Simmons

Biography:

Julaine oversees division operations, customer growth, and employee development to keep the company at the forefront of the security industry. She also serves as a program executive for federal agencies and commercial sector customers. Having worked with M.C. Dean for more than 15 years, she has helped the company expand relationships with some of our top Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers, advancing M.C. Dean’s mission-critical capabilities. 

Julaine is a member of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors. She also leads the Voice of the Industry (VOI) committee and serves on the NavigateHER subcommittee.

She earned her Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech with focus on fiber optics communication and
telecommunications. She was GRA in 160 Gbps Femtosecond Ultrafast Laser Communications at Georgia Tech.




Agenda

• Identify and better understand imposter syndrome
• Realize that self-doubt is normal and nothing to be ashamed of
• Healthily combat feelings of inadequacy