Overcoming Impostor Feelings
Date and time
Friday, 18 September 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Venue
ZEWK, Fraunhoferstraße 33–36, Room FH1004
Target group
Female PhD doctoral researchers
Max. 12 participants
Organiser
Language
English
Contact
Bettina Bluhm, wwb@zewk.tu-berlin.de
Trainer
Dr. Taiya Mikisch
Further information
Many female doctoral researchers experience the persistent fear of being “exposed” as an impostor, despite objective evidence of their competence and achievement. Within the competitive and often implicit structures of academia, these feelings can be reinforced by gendered expectations, stereotypes and a lack of visible role models — yet they are rarely addressed openly.
This workshop with Dr. Taiya Mikisch creates space to explore these experiences and develop practical strategies for everyday work, well-being and long-term career planning. Places are limited to 12 participants. A certificate of participation is issued upon at least 80% active participation.
