WIB Roundtable: Imposter Syndrome- What It Is & How to Manage It

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Imposter Syndrome- What It Is & How to Manage It

In a world where achievements can often be overshadowed by self-doubt, this interactive session aims to arm you with the knowledge, strategies, and support to address the pervasive challenge of Imposter Syndrome. Through this session, we'll delve into understanding this phenomenon, its impact on professional women, and practical steps you can take to conquer these feelings and stride confidently in your career and/or starting and growing your business.

Meet the Speaker: Bili Mattes

Dr. Bilita “Bili” Mattes is the Executive Director of STEM-UP Network, a social enterprise powered by KINBER, and a passion project started in 2011. The STEM-UP Network addresses the workforce and gender talent gap in STEM. The STEM-UP community works directly with women in STEM to provide them with real-world strategies and opportunities to build their professional networks and relationships, to mentor and be mentored, to develop their leadership and career skills, and to navigate and advance their careers. STEM-UP specifically targets the next generation of women in STEM with its work; and engages more experienced women in STEM professions as mentors, facilitators, and speakers. The network has grown to over 1,000 women and allies with over 150 women who have successfully participated in the research-based Level-Up Your STEM Career program and with over 400 women having participated in the signature STEM-UP Mentoring Program.

Bili has almost thirty years of experience in higher education leadership, administration, academic outreach, and program innovation and development. Bili most recently served as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. As Provost, she was responsible for all aspects of academic and student affairs at the university.

What is Women in Business? Women in Business connects, cultivates, and celebrates women+ across Lancaster County by providing the community, strategies, and resources needed to navigate challenges and achieve success in the workplace. No special membership needed, if your company is a member of the Lancaster Chamber you get member access to the year-long WIB programming.

Thank you to our Women In Business Sponsors!

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