Impostor syndrome is defined as a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their accomplishments and has a fear of being exposed. Despite external evidence of their competence, those experiencing this phenomenon remain convinced that they do not deserve praises or all the things they have achieved and incorrectly attribute their success to luck.

Have you as a tester, ever felt after finding a critical bugs that it was just a stroke of luck? Or your team members will find out that you don’t have enough technical knowledge??

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Seen or read Harry Potter questioning his skills or giving credits to his wand after a big fight with Voldy!!

Many of us cannot account for this behavior, but the first step to fighting against it is to acknowledge it and understand that you are not the only one if you have felt like this at any point in your life. It is true that many of us don't feel this constantly, but it is estimated that 70% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives.

Join me if you're eager to explore such parallels with Harry Potter and learn how we can leverage these examples to bolster our confidence, silence self-doubt, and triumph over the Impostor Syndrome.