Overqualified and still uncertain

What happens when years of expertise meet a lifetime of self-doubt
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-3-565-54798-2
Verlag: epubli

Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm, Gewicht: 664 g

You have the resume. You have the references. You have the results. But when a new challenge appears, your first instinct isn't confidence—it's a quiet, familiar panic. *Is this the time I'll be found out?*

This is the quiet conflict at the heart of the overqualified imposter. This book doesn't try to talk you out of your experience. Instead, it validates the complexity of holding both deep competence and persistent uncertainty. It explores how high standards, early messages, and a culture of relentless achievement can build a fortress of credentials that your own mind cannot fully inhabit. It is a companion for the moment you stop trying to fix yourself and start understanding the roots of your doubt.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Simmons, Rachel

Über Autor(innen)

Simmons, Rachel
Rachel Simmons is an English-language nonfiction author recognized for her thoughtful explorations of psychology, relationships, and the emotional architecture of everyday life. Her writing combines compassionate insight with clear analysis, examining how memory, identity, communication, and personal expectations shape the way people connect with one another. Rachel’s work is known for its reflective tone and emotional intelligence, creating books that feel both deeply personal and quietly universal.