I'm suffering from severe imposter syndrome and have lost all my confidence in my skills and experience. Maybe consulting isn't for me anymore....should I go to industry? Anyone experienced this?

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Meditate and be kinder to yourself. You probably know way more than the client!

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MC1 sadly nowhere near Buddha but it works for me.

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Feeling the same. Been in consulting 5 years

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Thank you all for your comments, feels good to know other people experience this and work through it

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Before you make huge life decisions, read the book Presence by Amy Cuddy and also see a therapist. Imposter syndrome will haunt you where ever you go, unless you fully cut yourself short. Fix the underlying issue, not the circumstance.

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One year and I feel it all day every single day. I assume it’ll be like this until I leave consulting.

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Move to industry lol - industry folks are the one who actually know stuff 🤣. We make slides and hold meetings. Don’t worry, you’ll be fine!

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Everyone feels this at some point in their career. Fake it til you become it!

Especially in senior positions

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Fake it til you make it

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