Viewpoint: In search of confidence: a career with imposter syndrome

Author: Nikki Stockbridge

Date published

1 October 2026

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Viewpoint: In search of confidence: a career with imposter syndrome

The Structural Engineer

Author

Nikki Stockbridge

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 10, 2026, Page(s) 44-45

Date published

1 October 2026

Author

Nikki Stockbridge

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 10, 2026, Page(s) 44-45

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Nikki Stockbridge opens up on her experience of imposter syndrome while building a successful career in the structural engineering profession, describing how she has learned to see her doubts in a different light and keep pushing herself forwards.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
44-45
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Community & Inclusivity Opinion Issue 10

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