Session overview

Many capable business owners, managers and professionals experience Imposter Syndrome even while appearing confident and in control.

In demanding restaurant and hospitality environments, imposter thoughts can influence behaviour through coping patterns such as overworking, perfectionism and procrastination. These patterns can affect confidence, judgement, workload and follow-through, particularly when the perceived cost of making the wrong decision is high.

This practical 60-minute session explores how Imposter Syndrome can influence the way people work and make decisions, and how the sustained effort involved in maintaining performance can develop into Hidden Cognitive Strain over time.

The session will also consider the wider organisational consequences, including disengagement and the risk of losing capable people who may appear to be coping well externally.

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of these patterns, the cost they can create over time, and a practical way to recognise and interrupt them earlier.

Speaker Bio

Jason McDaid is a fire engineer and founder of The 78% Club. His work focuses on Imposter Syndrome, the coping patterns people develop in response, and the Hidden Cognitive Strain that can build beneath outward performance.

Drawing on professional practice and lived experience, Jason delivers practical sessions for professional bodies, Skillnet networks and organisations across a broad range of sectors. He has delivered sessions for Engineers Ireland, Law Society Skillnet, DPP Skillnet and the Solicitors Growth Network.

There is no charge to attend this workshop.