Event Synopsis: Leadership in Action: Defining Your Personal Leadership Philosophy and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – Claremont Lincoln University will facilitate an engaging, informative session for emerging leaders who may be navigating feelings of unworthiness and self-doubt when faced with new leadership opportunities or roles. Join us for an exploration of your personal leadership philosophy tied to values, integrity, and ethics that can help you bring about the change the world needs.
Event Outcomes: Many of us don’t have a personal mission statement. This event will help participants craft this personal mission statement by providing space to reflect on their personal belief system so they’re equipped with the scaffolding to overcome feelings of incompetence, lead with confidence, and ethically make decisions, address conflict, and communicate with cultural awareness.
Who Should Attend: This event is ideal for TFA alumni seeking knowledge and tools for self-reflection that address common leadership challenges in any environment. Even if individuals aren’t faced with feelings of imposter syndrome themselves, it is critical for leaders today to recognize this common lived experience that spans across genders, professional backgrounds, ethnic and racial backgrounds, and income levels to normalize the conversation and build healthy, inclusive teams.
About the Facilitator: This session will be facilitated by Stephanie Varnon-Hughes, PhD., Dean of Teaching, Learning and Leadership at Claremont Lincoln University, and an award-winning public-school teacher and community educator. Varnon-Hughes was a co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Journal of Inter-Religious Studies, a peer reviewed journal, and its sister publication, State of Formation, an online forum for emerging ethical leaders. She holds a PhD from Claremont Lincoln University, an MA and STM from Union Theological Seminary, and her undergraduate degrees are in English and Education, from Webster University. Her research interests include mindfulness, resilience, and equipping communities to build programs and policies that promote justice and flourishing.