Imposter syndrome remains a pervasive challenge within the healthcare leadership community, undermining confidence, hindering professional growth and contributing to burnout and disengagement. This virtual seminar is designed specifically for early and mid-careerist healthcare leaders to identify and address the internalized barriers that imposter syndrome creates.

You will be introduced to a practical five-step framework—the Bring Your Own Chair (BYO Chair) method. This method equips participants with clear, actionable strategies to challenge imposter syndrome and reframe it into opportunities for growth. The seminar also emphasizes how leaders can recognize and support team members experiencing imposter syndrome, reframing these feelings as potential sources of empathy, innovation and resilience.

This seminar provides depth and additional application through real-world scenarios, leadership tools and mentorship strategies.

Seminar Objectives:

• Explain the concept of imposter syndrome and its impact on healthcare professionals, drawing connections to leadership, burnout and career progression.
• Describe the five-step BYO Chair framework as a practical strategy to reframe imposter thoughts and foster professional growth.
• Reflect on personal experiences with imposter syndrome and practice reframing techniques, self-affirmation tools, and boundary-setting strategies.
• Analyze the role of leadership and organizational culture in reinforcing or alleviating imposter syndrome.
• Develop a personalized action plan to strengthen confidence, seek mentorship, communicate professional needs effectively and discern when to stay, speak up or step away.

Who Should Attend:

Early-careerists, mid-careerists, all levels interested in the topic

Presented by:

• Amelia Duran-Stanton, PhD, DSc, Colonel, U.S. Army
• Allison Ferro, PhD, RN, FACHE, Assistant Professor, U.S. Army
• Lindsey Umlauf, DPT, FACHE, Director, Strategic Actions Group, Medical Center of Excellence, U.S. Army
• Tiara Walz, PhD, FACHE, Assistant Professor, U.S. Army/Baylor University

Cancellation

To cancel your course registration, please notify the Customer Service Center, at contact@ache.org at least 10 business days before the start of the program for a refund or credit, less a $75 processing fee. After that time, a refund or credit is forfeited.

Continuing Education Credit

ACHE Virtual Interactive Education Credit

This activity is eligible for up to 6 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education credits toward earning or maintaining your FACHE credential.

Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit

In support of improving patient care, the American College of Healthcare Executives is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive a maximum of 6 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. For further information about Joint Accreditation credits and certificates, please click here.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 6 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.

Continuing Social Work Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 6 contact hours of continuing social work education credit.

Continuing Education for Dietitians

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 6 contact hours of continuing education credit for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered. RDs and DTRs should enter activities offered by jointly accredited providers as type 102 on Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) activity logs. CPEUs awarded must be commensurate with participation in the activity.

Physician Associate/Physician Assistant Continuing Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for a maximum of 6 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Required Virtual Live Sessions:

• August 13
• August 20
• August 27
• September 3

All sessions will be held 6–7:30 p.m. Central time.