Dr. Pauline Rose Clance

About the Author

Dr. Pauline Rose Clance is a pioneering psychologist and renowned expert on the impostor phenomenon, a psychological pattern where high-achieving individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as frauds. With a PhD in counseling psychology, she has dedicated her career to exploring the intersections of self-doubt, success, and mental health, drawing from her clinical experience and research to empower professionals, academics, and leaders worldwide. Her seminal work, 'The Impostor Phenomenon: When Success Makes You Feel Like a Fake,' co-authored with Suzanne A. Imes, offers profound insights and practical strategies for overcoming these pervasive feelings of inadequacy. Through workshops, consultations, and publications, Dr. Clance continues to illuminate the hidden barriers to authentic self-confidence, fostering resilience in those who grapple with the paradox of achievement.