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When others question whether your success came from merit or identity

My coworker keeps making comments about how I only got this promotion because I'm a woman, and now I'm second-guessing whether I actually deserve to be here.

Juana
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The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

External challenges to one's qualifications can create internal doubt about legitimate achievements and belonging.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Privilege and its acknowledgment?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.