CBD Women in Business Network | Workshop - Still Worried About The Imposter Syndrome?
Strengthening your confidence and ability to be the best you can be.
According to a recent article published by Business School of the University of Queensland "as digital disruption becomes more complex and the shocks of the pandemic continue to shake business, imposter syndrome is on the rise and in a LinkedIn survey of C-level executives during the pandemic, 72 per cent felt anxiety and self-doubt by not having all the answers, evidence that imposter syndrome can strike at any point in a career."* In addition, a KPMG study of 750 high performing senior women leaders of Fortune 1000 companies, found that 75% had experienced imposter syndrome.
In 2024, our expert speaker, Tulsi van de Graaff, was asked to speak on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for the NSW Institute of Public Administration and a record number of around 7,000 registered for this online event!
Looking at how to strengthen your confidence and ability to be the best you can be.
Many of us at some stage struggle with self-doubt, a lack of confidence or a fear of being found out that maybe we are not as competent as others might think.
The term imposter syndrome has been used to describe these kinds of feelings. It can affect almost anyone and can motivate highly competent individuals question their abilities, feel that they don’t belong, be overcome by anxiety as a result of possible failure and dismiss their accomplishments.
This session will explore key tools and strategies to give you relief from the uncomfortable feelings associated with imposter syndrome and to strengthen your ability to engage in work and life with greater confidence and ease.
From recognising the impact of undermining thoughts to embracing gentle research based-strategies to support yourself and your nervous system, our expert speaker, Tulsi van de Graaff, will share valuable insights and actionable steps to help you overcome imposter thoughts.
This will be an interactive and welcoming session with opportunities to meet other like-minded individuals, share stories and reflections and most importantly to know that you’re not alone.
Tulsi van de Graaff- Workshop Facilitator
In 2024, our expert speaker, Tulsi van de Graaff, was asked to speak on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for the NSW Institute of Public Administration and a record number of around 7,000 registered for this online event!
Looking at how to strengthen your confidence and ability to be the best you can be.
Many of us at some stage struggle with self-doubt, a lack of confidence or a fear of being found out that maybe we are not as competent as others might think.
The term imposter syndrome has been used to describe these kinds of feelings. It can affect almost anyone and can motivate highly competent individuals question their abilities, feel that they don’t belong, be overcome by anxiety as a result of possible failure and dismiss their accomplishments.
This session will explore key tools and strategies to give you relief from the uncomfortable feelings associated with imposter syndrome and to strengthen your ability to engage in work and life with greater confidence and ease.
From recognising the impact of undermining thoughts to embracing gentle research based-strategies to support yourself and your nervous system, our expert speaker, Tulsi van de Graaff, will share valuable insights and actionable steps to help you overcome imposter thoughts.
This will be an interactive and welcoming session with opportunities to meet other like-minded individuals, share stories and reflections and most importantly to know that you’re not alone.
Tulsi van de Graaff- Workshop Facilitator
Our speaker and facilitator Tulsi van de Graaff, is a former lawyer with a background in psychology and a qualified therapist, mediator and coach. Through her business, Brave People Solutions, she partners with organisations, leaders, teams and staff to strengthen workplace cultures, resolve communication and conflict challenges and support teams to repair and rebuild through a specialist team program. Her expertise includes leadership coaching and the development of true resilience, confidence and advanced communication and connection skills.
CBD Sydney Chamber's Women in Business Network brings together a range of informal & formal learning and networking events for people in business to learn, share and grow personally and professionally. Through email contact and social media we connect with over 1,000 women in business right here in the CBD.
The CBD Sydney Chamber is proud to be able to partner with Sponsor Members BSI Learning and de Lorenzo Hair Science
The Agenda
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8.30 - 9.00am Arrival and Networking
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9.00 - 10.00am Welcome & introduction, Workshop/Discussion
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10.00 -10.30am Networking
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10.30 am Close
And of course we welcome men & women to attend.
Who Should be part of the CBD Women in Business Network?
If you are a business owner, manager, hold or aspire to hold senior positions and you're interested in leadership, you should be involved with this network. Men or women - everyone benefits from the content and participating. If what we're doing sounds interesting, please join us. Members, Non-Members/Guests are welcome.
Connect. Engage. Support
Presented by the CBD Sydney Chamber to connect businesses through events, training opportunities, business support services and a 24/7 digital member community platform.
More information here.
Chamber Business Membership is $385 incl. GST for 12 months.
Join HERE
Chamber Sponsor and Corporate Members
Alyve Technnology | ANZ Business Banking | Bartier Perry Lawyers | BSI Learning | Bank of Sydney | Castlereagh Boutique Hotel| CUPRA City Garage Sydney | De Lorenzo Haircare | Forvis Mazars, Sydney | The Langham, Sydney | Optus Enterprise & Business |Realise Business | Softlabs
Sponsors of the CBD Women in Business Network BSI Learning | De Lorenzo Hair Care
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Date and Time
Friday Aug 22, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM EST
Fri 22 Aug
8.30 - 10.30 am
Fees/Admission
Light breakfast incl. a selection of breakfast canapes, pastries, tea & coffee
CBD Sydney Chamber Members $66 ($60 + GST)
Guests & Non-Members $88 ($80 + GST) - register as Non-CBD Sydney Chamber members
