If you have ever had the nagging internal fear that you are a failure masquerading as an IT professional, and that everyone else in your field is more intelligent and knowledgeable, you are not alone. Imposter Syndrome can cause outwardly successful individuals to be riddled with self-doubt. In the fast-paced world of Information Technology, it can be easy for individuals to second-guess their abilities and attribute success to sheer luck. The persistent internalized fear also known as Imposter Syndrome can be found in many avenues of life but hits our community particularly hard. 58% of IT Workers at top companies surveyed (Google, Facebook, etc) say they feel like imposters at their jobs. It is said that Imposter Syndrome is rampant in Academia and disproportionately problematic amongst women; this issue most likely affects you or someone you work with. The consequences for Imposter Syndrome are severe; hurting employees’ ability to grow, collaborate, and experience enjoyment in their career. The pool of Information Technology workers is an amalgamation of workers from a broad cross-section of previous professions: professors, Linux admins, communication specialists, project managers, programmers, law enforcement and military all have varied backgrounds and many different skill sets, each with value, but rife for comparison to those suffering from self-doubt. Beyond a lack of satisfaction at work, this issue can pose a significant hindrance to Information Technology, crippling one’s ability to learn and try new things, and dissuade from collaboration with peers. Tara Hughes is both a woman in Higher Education IT and an over-achiever who struggles with Imposter Syndrome. In this presentation, she will provide insight into Imposter Syndrome and its impact on Information Technology, along with her personal experiences and the steps to help attendees identify and mitigate Imposter Syndrome in themselves and their team.