About this Event
What? Feeling Like An Imposter? Rethinking Self-Doubt in Tech
Who? Vera Thienert, Senior Manager Center of Excellence Health & Engagement, Zalando
Hosted by Hello 50:50 World in collaboration with Zalando Zurich Tech Hub.
Have you ever walked into a meeting and wondered whether everyone else knows more than you do? Questioned whether you really deserve to be in the role you’re in? Or worried that, sooner or later, someone might discover that you’re not as capable as they think?
These experiences are often described as Imposter Syndrome, and they are frequently framed as something individuals need to overcome. But what if there is nothing wrong with those feelings in the first place?
At our September Hello 50:50 World Meetup in Zurich hosted by Zalando, we’ll challenge some of the common myths around Imposter Syndrome together with Vera Thienert, who has worked in Zalando’s People & Organization department for more than 11 years.
Together, we’ll explore questions such as:
- Why is the term “Imposter Syndrome” misleading?
- Is imposter thinking really more common among women?
- What is particular about experiencing imposter thoughts in tech environments?
- When is the ambition to "overcome imposter thinking" a hindrance to personal and professional growth process?
Come for breakfast, and stay for a conversation that might change how you think about that little voice telling you: “Maybe I don't belong here.”
Venue & agenda
We will meet at the Zalando Zurich Tech Hub located in the Prime Tower Zürich (thank you for hosting us and for providing breakfast!).
09:00 - Arrival & Doors open
09:15 - Lightning Talk
09:25 - Q&A with the Speaker
09:30 - Discussion Rounds
10:00 - Wrap Up & Networking
10:30 - End
You will need to register for the event to be able to enter the Prime Tower office spaces. Please indicate your name & that you're here for the event at the reception.
About Hello 50:50 World
Can we really achieve gender equity and diversity in tech if we stay in our feminist bubbles? Do you believe that we can only achieve more equality when everybody is on board? Then join the conversation on diversity in tech at our Hello 50:50 world meetups.
To participate, you’ll need to bring someone with a different perspective (e.g., gender, nationality, etc.) to ensure balanced participation. Both you and your +1 need to get a ticket so we can better manage attendance.
Learn more
Do you have a topic or a speaker in mind for a lightning talk? Get in touch at [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
Prime Tower, Prime Tower, Zürich, Switzerland
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