# Impostors, Fakers, Posers, And the Insecure: this is for you!
*Published: 2014-02-14*
*Tags: coaching, marketing-communications, business-advice*
*Source: https://chrislema.com/impostors*
---![impostor syndrome wcphx talk](https://cms.chrislema.com/api/media/file/impostor-syndrome-wcphx-talk.jpg)Normally we talk about impostors, fakers, and posers in a negative way. But there are a lot of folks that deal with the impostor syndrome.

This past January I spent about thirty five minutes talking with folks about feeling like an **impostor** and how to get past it.

If you're dealing with the impostor syndrome, getting past it starts by

- Being honest about it (and talk about it)
- Getting perspective (find friends who can be honest about what you're good at)
- Talking about it (entering into a public discussion about it)
- Asking questions (stop worrying about looking lame)
- helping others

I've [written about it before](https://chrislema.com/embracing-impostor-syndrome/), but this time I thought you might like to see the talk.

Did you like it? If so, would you do me a favor and **share it**?