Imposter Syndrome Quiz

Imposter Syndrome Quiz

Take this 11-question quiz on ‘Imposter Syndrome’ to find out how it may be impacting your life.
As you take the quiz, make note of the number of 'A', 'B', 'C', or 'D' answers you have chosen. Once you have finished, follow the link to my blog 'Do I Have Imposter Syndrome?' to interpret your answers.

What is your current occupation?
Q1: When you’re about to share an idea with others, what’s going through your mind?*

A) "I hope no one realises I’m not as knowledgeable as they think."B) "Someone else could do it better."C) "I’ve done the work, but what if they ask a question I can't answer?"D) "Great, bring it on."

Q2: When you make a mistake at work, what’s your inner dialogue like?*

A) I replay the mistake in my mind, beating myself up over it.B) I’m really worried about what people will think.C) I hope no one will notice.D) I reflect on the mistake, learn from it, and move forward.

Q3: When working on something important at work, how do you know that it’s ready/complete?*

A) I’ll spend hours obsessing over minor details to make it as perfect as possible.B) I’ll hesitate to submit it, possible missing a deadline, because I’ll keep thinking of ways to improve it.C) I’ll submit it on time but worry in case there was a mistakeD I review it thoroughly, but once it’s complete, I’m confident it’s good to go.

Q4: When you’re given a new challenge or responsibility at work, what’s your first reaction?*

A) I spend hours agonising over all the things that can go wrong because I’m out of my depth and try and talk my way out of it.B) I’ll be slow to start because I worry about messing up.C) I’ll accept it but will probably second-guess myself at some point.D) I'm excited to step out of my comfort zone, learn and grow.

Q5: When someone praises you, how do you typically respond?*

A) I hate being praised because I feel it isn’t genuine and I don’t deserve it.B) I deflect the compliment, insisting I didn’t really do much.C) I thank them but feel a bit embarrassed.D) I thank them. It’s nice to be recognised.

Q6: How do you view your contributions compared to your peers?*

A) I constantly worry that everyone else is more competent than me and that I’m the weak link.B) I hold back and let others take the lead, so they don’t realise that I’m not as good as they are.C) I sometimes worry my contribution isn’t as good as others.D) I have valuable insights to share and feel confident about contributing.

Q7: If you’re struggling with a task, what’s your typical course of action?*

A) I avoid asking for help, so others don’t find out I’m not as competent as they think.B) I might ask for help, but only after exhausting myself trying to figure it out alone.C) I’m embarrassed to ask for help but more worried about failing.D) I’ll ask for help when I need to. It’s part of working effectively.

Q8: How frequently do you seek feedback at work?*

A) I’m petrified to ask for feedback because it gives people an opportunity to recognise that I’m not good enough.B) I rarely ask because I get anxious that it won’t be constructive and will prove I’ve been winging it all along.C) I sometimes ask but not often.D) I regularly seek feedback because it’s a good way to grow and improve.

Q9: When asked to share your expertise, how do you typically respond?*

A) I wonder why they asked me—I’m not sure I have enough to offer.B) I hesitate, feeling like I’m faking my expertise and that they might notice.C) I agree, but I worry I’m not experienced enough.D) I say yes.

Q10: How do you react when you’re offered a chance to take on more responsibility?*

A) I immediately feel overwhelmed and try to decline, worrying I’ll fail and let everyone down.B) I hesitate and think of reasons to avoid it, fearing I’m not capable of handling it.C) I’ll accept, but I worry I’ve been promoted by mistake and won’t live up to expectations.D) I embrace the opportunity.

Q11: How do you feel at the end of the working week?*

A) I feel like I’m burning out, exhausted by the worry of not being good enough, and dreading going back to work on Monday.B) I’m tired from hiding my weaknesses and doubts all week long.C) I’m glad it’s the weekend but feel hopeful for next week.D) I’m generally happy with how the week has gone and ready to enjoy the weekend.

Congratulations on completing your Imposter Syndrome Quiz!
I’m Fiona Spence, a transformational career, performance coach and imposter syndrome specialist.

How did you go with the quiz? Did you find you got more for one letter than another? Or were your answers more evenly spread?

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2. To interpret your answers, check out my blog 'Do I have Imposter Syndrome?' You'll also learn about who gets Imposter Syndrome and what you can do to address it.

3. If your results have highlighted self-doubt, second-guessing, or low confidence, you might find it helpful to schedule a FREE Clarity Call with me. In this short conversation, we can explore your patterns, answer your questions, and look at how coaching could help you build confidence and unlock your potential.

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