I have started a new role and been given a few projects that are a lot bigger then what I have ever worked on before. I have serious imposter syndrome, how do I get over this?

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Just pretend, you wouldn’t get the opp if you weren’t ready. Copy what good managers do

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Find a mentor or someone senior to help coach you. You have the skills. Find someone who can offer constructive feedback as you navigate the projects.

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Don’t think of things in terms of the overall size. It will just give you anxiety. Break it down into small steps and just take one at a time. Before you know it you’ll have made good progress

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