Dr. Jon Skidmore reframes imposter syndrome as a protector rather than an enemy, with live exercises that train the deciding part of your brain.

In this conference session, psychologist Dr. Jon Skidmore takes apart imposter syndrome using the internal family systems model: the self, your managers, the emergency responders, and the exiled parts still carrying old wounds. You will practice his "three, two, one, decide" drill as teachers on the call sing on the spot, build a personal timeline of your best and worst performance moments, name the words that describe you in the zone and out of it, and learn the pause, breathe, reset. Singer-songwriter Kristen J. Lloyd performs an original song and shares the story behind it. You leave able to coach the performer in your students without playing therapist.