Episode Summary

In this episode of Hilltop Conversations, President Rodney Loper talks with Dr. Rob Loper about impostor phenomenon—how early experiences can shape it and what healthy formation looks like for students and educators.

Dr. Rodney Loper

• President of God’s Bible School & College

• MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary

• PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University

Dr. Robert Loper

• MA, Licensed Professional Counselor

• EMDR trained clinician

• PhD in Counselor Ed. and Supervision

Key Topics

• What impostor phenomenon is and where it tends to appear

• Factors that contribute to self-doubt

• How classroom communication shapes student confidence

Takeaways

• Educators: consistent, clear feedback helps reduce confusion

• Students: separate the task from assumptions about your ability

Video Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:00 Impostor Phenomenon Described

09:07 Real-World Examples

20:25 Fears and Changing Perspectives

22:28 Final Thoughts and Advice

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