Nell speaks with business psychologist and coach Bettina Koerner about her recently completed Master’s Thesis, which focuses on the connection between perceived social background and imposter phenomenon. Nell and Bettina discuss Bettina’s research in depth, touching on the root causes of imposter phenomenon, its relation to Pierre Bourdieu’s Habitus theory, and how imposter phenomenon is affected by perceived social or psychological disadvantages, including feelings of discrimination among minority groups. They also discuss strategies that individuals and organizations can use to overcome imposter phenomenon to unlock true potential.

Related Resources:

Project Implicit: https://implicit.harvard.edu/

The Equality and Human Rights Commission: https://equalityhumanrights.com/en

The Charta Der Vielfalt Diversity Study (2020): https://www.diversity-trends.de/#inhaltCharta

The Charta Der Vielfalt Diversity Fact Sheet: PDF Factsheet Link (https://www.charta-der-vielfalt.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Studien_Publikationen_Charta/Charta_der_Vielfalt_Factsheet_Soziale_Herkunft.pdf)  

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In this podcast episode, Nell speaks with Dr. Thomas Armstrong, a psychologist, author, and educator whose research has focused on topics such as neurodiversity, adolescent learning, and human development.

Thomas shares his research-based insights on neurodiversity and discusses the benefit of taking a strengths-based approach with all learners. Additional topics covered include positive niche construction, neuro-equality, and supporting neurodivergent individuals in community. Nell also discusses Thomas's most recent book, the novel Childless.

Related Resources

For more on neurodiversity: understood.org

For more on ADHD: Jessica McCabe's website howtoadhd.com 

For more on giftedness: mensa.org 

For more on Dr. Thomas Armstrong: institute4learning.com

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In this episode, Nell and Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh discuss their experiences as Third Culture Kids – individuals who spent a significant part of their developmental years in one or more countries outside their parents’ culture. Nell and Christian have both a personal conversation about their own experiences as well as a larger discussion about the role of TCKs in education and society. They discuss common struggles faced by TCKs, how to support TCKs in the educational system, and the unique strengths and skills TCKs bring to their work and communities. If you’re interested in more resources or information regarding Third Culture Kids, please email us at team@appliedlife.is.

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Related Resources:

·        Book by David Pollock and Ruth Van Reken - Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds

·        A non-profit organization that provides resources and support to TCKs: https://www.tckidnow.com/

·        An online magazine that represents TCKs (also on Facebook) https://denizenmag.com/third-culture-kid/

·        Professor Christian van Nieuwerburg’s website: https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/team-member/prof-christian-van-nieuwerburgh/

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