The Only Imposter is the Syndrome (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

The Only Imposter is the Syndrome: Drawing on OD, Neuroscience, and Authenticity to Dispel the Myth of "Imposterism"

Session Overview: This session deconstructs this “syndrome,” sheds light on the neuroscience of discomfort, and engages OD leadership models and authenticity coaching to strengthen organizational support structures and leadership identity.

Session Takeaways: Participants will leave with the ability to:

Identify and differentiate discomfort levels; understand how they shape our responses as leaders and professionals to challenges in today’s ever-changing workplaces; and learn how to reframe and re-engage these levels productively.
Explore somatic tools to disengage from resistant brain patterns, integrate self-regulation practices, and initiate emotional and energy leadership in challenging situations.
Identify and leverage the three elements of leadership development models in organizational practices to increase the helpful dynamics that contribute to higher levels of growth and decrease unhealthy dynamics that lead to higher levels of discomfort, including tips on how to use AI to support sound organization development practices.
Learn and apply positive mental scaffolding and habit creation practices to redirect unhelpful mental patterns, track and measure growth, develop and maintain accurate self-perception and authentic self-identity, including suggestions for how to integrate AI to support these practices.

About the Speaker:

Joani Alsop

Joani is the leader of Joani Alsop Coaching and Consulting. Prior roles include Director of Learning and Women in Leadership Program Facilitator for FOCUS St. Louis, Executive Coach/Consultant with a global consulting firm, and Associate Director, Career Management at Maryville University.

She is experienced in organization and leadership development, leader coaching, executive assessment and career development across 10 industries. Her expertise includes innovative work that strengthens leadership and organizational capability, and employee development to accelerate positive impact.

Joani serves on the board of the St. Louis Organization Development Network as Community Outreach Chair and on the board of Voices of American HerStory. She also is a member of the G.R.I.T. Community, and leads the G.R.I.T. Group Coaching Program. She is an author in the #1 International Best-Seller “Tenacity – Deconstructing G.R.I.T. Collection.”

Joani holds a BS in Business Management and MA in Organizational Leadership & Development. She is a Certified Breakthrough Coaching Master, Certified Happiness Trainer, certified in the Birkman and MBTI assessments, and experienced with 15 additional leadership assessment tools.

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We look forward to seeing you at this in-person only event. Note this is an evening session.

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The Only Imposter is the Syndrome (28 May 2026)