The Impostor Syndrome Files
Do you ever feel like a fraud? Struggle with chronic self-doubt? Wonder if you really deserve your role?
You’re not alone. As a leadership coach who’s battled impostor syndrome myself, I created this podcast to provide a place where professionals can share their stories, shed the silent shame and feel seen.
Each episode features honest conversations with professionals from all walks of life who’ve faced impostor syndrome and found ways to move through it. We’ll also hear from experts who share practical strategies for managing ourselves and shaping environments that reduce the threat of impostor syndrome.
Let’s erase the stigma. Let’s stop pretending we’re the only ones. And let’s come together to share, support and rise above the fear that keeps us playing small.
The Impostor Syndrome Files
Rethinking Career Growth in the AI Era
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In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about building a career in a time when the rules of work are changing faster than ever. My guest this week is Sam Alvita, founder of Work Rewritten and Director of Learning Design at MasterClass.
In our conversation, we explore why today’s career paths no longer offer the same predictability they once did and why adaptability is becoming one of the most important professional skills. We discuss the shortening “skill horizon,” the importance of learning how to learn and how to think about career planning in a world where five- and ten-year plans feel increasingly unrealistic. Sam also shares why discomfort and impostor syndrome often accompany growth and how reframing uncertainty can open the door to new possibilities, creativity and career fulfillment.
Finally, we talk about proactive career management, including how to stay prepared in an unpredictable market and strengthen your network through relationship building.
About My Guest
Sam Alvita is a writer, learning design leader, and future-of-work strategist exploring how ambition, adaptability, professional identity, and career growth are evolving in the AI era.
She is the creator of Work Rewritten, a publication exploring career reinvention, leadership, AI, and the changing realities of modern work through essays, workshops, and public conversations. She also serves as the Director of Learning Design at MasterClass, she created and launched MasterClass Certificates, AI-first, multi-course learning programs developed in collaboration with organizations including Microsoft, NVIDIA, Google X, and the Navy SEALs.
Sam writes and speaks about how professionals navigate uncertainty, identity, and career growth in rapidly changing industries. She is currently writing a forthcoming book about ambition, identity, and navigating change in modern careers.
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Website: https://www.workrewritten.com
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