Meet your Facilitator
Dr. Terry Kigundu
Dr. Terry Kigundu is a versatile Facilitator and an Accredited Executive Coach. She has broad-based experience putting together needs based training packages. Adept at; assessing skills, curriculum development and delivery of tailor made capacity building initiatives for complex international development programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and Global at large. Dr. Kigundu is mission-driven and exceptionally seasoned transformational leader possessing 17 years of proven experience in providing training and coordination related to Leadership development and program management. She is passionate about women leadership, mentorship, and coaching, all aimed at advancing Gender Equality. Dr. Kigundu is a determined, results-driven leader who excels at tackling significant change initiatives and is masterful at collaboration and agility.
Dr. Kigundu deploys integrative and multidisciplinary approach in leadership and offers sound strategic directions. She has in-depth understanding of the political, social, and economic landscape of Africa having designed and implemented leadership development programs for senior and mid-level career women in over 60% of Africa.
Dr. Kigundu’s background has consistently been characterized by her steadfast dedication to training and capacity building programs for the development sector, governments, civil societies, Private sector, academia, NGO’s, and Multilaterals. She represents sound analysis and inspiring ideas anchored on transformational leadership that aims at unlocking the potential of individuals and organizations, for that is what she stands for and would go out of the traditional confines to using innovative and transformative approaches in leadership development.
Dr. Kigundu is a Senior Facilitator, with WomenLift Health- EA Hub, based in Nairobi Kenya. At WomenLift Health She, leads in the implementation of the Signature journey, facilitates monthly virtual learning touch points, in-person learning residencies that are focused on key elements of the signature Leadership Journey for mid-career women in health. She also facilitates additional sessions for the alumnae community and broader audiences including institutional partners, and quarterly Power-ups Workshops that are open to the public. Dr. Kigundu also develops and contributes to the creation of new modules, in women leadership.
She has earned several Leadership Style Assessment Certifications including, Benchmark 360, WorkPlace Big Five™, Influence Style indicator, Conflict Dynamic Profile and Work life Indicator. She has also acquired various short courses in Leadership and Gender issues. Dr. Kigundu holds a PhD in Gender and Development Studies, she is a wife, a mother of two girls and a Kenyan national living in Nairobi- Kenya.
Rethinking Imposter Syndrome
We envision a world where diverse, accomplished leaders collectively transform health outcomes. To realize that vision, we seek to expand the power and influence of talented mid-career women in health and engage with senior institutional and societal leaders to catalyze systemic change for gender equality in health leadership. We work in East Africa, India, Nigeria, North America, and Southern Africa and continue to explore outreach to other regions.
PowerUp Workshop Series
The WomenLift Health PowerUp Workshops are a series of leadership workshops that are free and open to mid-career women working in global health. The workshops are hosted virtually by our regional hubs in East Africa, North America, South Africa, Nigeria and South Asia and focus on developing leadership skills and fostering meaningful connections between women leaders in health. The topics rotate with each event. We encourage women leaders in health around the world to join us, and use these workshops as an opportunity to learn, engage with other women leaders, and build community.
Rethinking Imposter Syndrome
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2pm–4 pm EAT / 1pm–3 pm CAT/SAST
Imposter syndrome was first identified in 1978 by two psychologists, Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes. In a study of female academics, they found that many women felt that they weren’t deserving of their accomplishments. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), imposter syndrome is “a psychological pattern in which people doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent, often internalized fear of being exposed as a ‘fraud’.” As a result, they engage in self-sabotage, overworking and depression.
In 2021, WomenLift Health developed a discovery report that surveyed the experiences of women leaders in East Africa, North America, and South Asia. Our report found that 41.7% of East African women classified “lack of confidence” as a top barrier to advancing into leadership positions. According to an article in Fast Company “Imposter syndrome is a common experience among all women but has had a lasting impact amongst Black women that often hinders their ability to openly vocalize achievements and regularly share their successes”. As evidenced in our Discovery report, women and women of color often wait for others to see their potential, while their male counterparts apply a “go for it” attitude regardless of qualifications. While building confidence often occurs over time, identifying ways to mitigate self-doubt remains an ongoing challenge. Further A KPMG study finds, “75% of female executives across industries have experienced imposter syndrome in their careers, which is a feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt that makes them continuously doubt if they are qualified enough for the job”. “For women, biases and stereotypes in the workplace can foster and exacerbate those feelings of not belonging.”
Recent publications also argue that imposter syndrome is not an innate feeling that women are born with but in fact it is the result of facing repeated exclusion and systemic bias. While we must collectively hold the system accountable, those of us who experience imposter syndrome also need strategies to counter it. We believe in the expertise, talent, and capacity of women leaders and we look forward to advancing your leadership and learning from your experience!
This Workshop
This interactive session will help you define and address imposter syndrome and work with others to identify potential gaps to improve your confidence.
In this two-hour workshop, you will:
- Recognize imposter syndrome and look for ways to overcome it.
- Focus on learning from specific experiences that are highly relevant.
- Identify experiences that will prepare you to lead more effectively within the context of your job, role, and organization
Registration Details
You are eligible for the workshop if you meet all of the following criteria:
- Identify as a woman
- Live and work in East and Southern Africa countries
- Are a mid-career global health professional*
This virtual workshop will be conducted in the English language and is free of cost.
WomenLift Health PowerUp Workshops are interactive. By signing up, participants agree to participate in the full session, which includes plenary discussions and breakout group activities.
Enrollment will be on a first-come-first-served basis, as spots are limited.
*Although women at all career stages are welcome to register, we believe participants who are at the mid-career stage will benefit most, as the content of the workshop has been designed with mid-career women health professionals in mind (10–25 years of experience working in the global health sector). If the number of registrants exceeds our capacity, women who are within the preferred experience range will be given priority.
Registrants should await an email confirming their spot in the workshop. Please check your spam folders if you did not receive an email.
Meet your Facilitator
Dr. Terry Kigundu
Dr. Terry Kigundu is a versatile Facilitator and an Accredited Executive Coach. She has broad-based experience putting together needs based training packages. Adept at; assessing skills, curriculum development and delivery of tailor made capacity building initiatives for complex international development programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and Global at large. Dr. Kigundu is mission-driven and exceptionally seasoned transformational leader possessing 17 years of proven experience in providing training and coordination related to Leadership development and program management. She is passionate about women leadership, mentorship, and coaching, all aimed at advancing Gender Equality. Dr. Kigundu is a determined, results-driven leader who excels at tackling significant change initiatives and is masterful at collaboration and agility.
Dr. Kigundu deploys integrative and multidisciplinary approach in leadership and offers sound strategic directions. She has in-depth understanding of the political, social, and economic landscape of Africa having designed and implemented leadership development programs for senior and mid-level career women in over 60% of Africa.
Dr. Kigundu’s background has consistently been characterized by her steadfast dedication to training and capacity building programs for the development sector, governments, civil societies, Private sector, academia, NGO’s, and Multilaterals. She represents sound analysis and inspiring ideas anchored on transformational leadership that aims at unlocking the potential of individuals and organizations, for that is what she stands for and would go out of the traditional confines to using innovative and transformative approaches in leadership development.
Dr. Kigundu is a Senior Facilitator, with WomenLift Health- EA Hub, based in Nairobi Kenya. At WomenLift Health She, leads in the implementation of the Signature journey, facilitates monthly virtual learning touch points, in-person learning residencies that are focused on key elements of the signature Leadership Journey for mid-career women in health. She also facilitates additional sessions for the alumnae community and broader audiences including institutional partners, and quarterly Power-ups Workshops that are open to the public. Dr. Kigundu also develops and contributes to the creation of new modules, in women leadership.
She has earned several Leadership Style Assessment Certifications including, Benchmark 360, WorkPlace Big Five™, Influence Style indicator, Conflict Dynamic Profile and Work life Indicator. She has also acquired various short courses in Leadership and Gender issues. Dr. Kigundu holds a PhD in Gender and Development Studies, she is a wife, a mother of two girls and a Kenyan national living in Nairobi- Kenya.
We envision a world where diverse, accomplished leaders collectively transform health outcomes. To realize that vision, we seek to expand the power and influence of talented mid-career women in health and engage with senior institutional and societal leaders to catalyze systemic change for gender equality in health leadership. We work in East Africa, India, Nigeria, North America, and Southern Africa and continue to explore outreach to other regions.
PowerUp Workshop Series
The WomenLift Health PowerUp Workshops are a series of leadership workshops that are free and open to mid-career women working in global health. The workshops are hosted virtually by our regional hubs in East Africa, North America, South Africa, Nigeria and South Asia and focus on developing leadership skills and fostering meaningful connections between women leaders in health. The topics rotate with each event. We encourage women leaders in health around the world to join us, and use these workshops as an opportunity to learn, engage with other women leaders, and build community.
Rethinking Imposter Syndrome
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2pm–4 pm EAT / 1pm–3 pm CAT/SAST
Imposter syndrome was first identified in 1978 by two psychologists, Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes. In a study of female academics, they found that many women felt that they weren’t deserving of their accomplishments. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), imposter syndrome is “a psychological pattern in which people doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent, often internalized fear of being exposed as a ‘fraud’.” As a result, they engage in self-sabotage, overworking and depression.
In 2021, WomenLift Health developed a discovery report that surveyed the experiences of women leaders in East Africa, North America, and South Asia. Our report found that 41.7% of East African women classified “lack of confidence” as a top barrier to advancing into leadership positions. According to an article in Fast Company “Imposter syndrome is a common experience among all women but has had a lasting impact amongst Black women that often hinders their ability to openly vocalize achievements and regularly share their successes”. As evidenced in our Discovery report, women and women of color often wait for others to see their potential, while their male counterparts apply a “go for it” attitude regardless of qualifications. While building confidence often occurs over time, identifying ways to mitigate self-doubt remains an ongoing challenge. Further A KPMG study finds, “75% of female executives across industries have experienced imposter syndrome in their careers, which is a feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt that makes them continuously doubt if they are qualified enough for the job”. “For women, biases and stereotypes in the workplace can foster and exacerbate those feelings of not belonging.”
Recent publications also argue that imposter syndrome is not an innate feeling that women are born with but in fact it is the result of facing repeated exclusion and systemic bias. While we must collectively hold the system accountable, those of us who experience imposter syndrome also need strategies to counter it. We believe in the expertise, talent, and capacity of women leaders and we look forward to advancing your leadership and learning from your experience!
This Workshop
This interactive session will help you define and address imposter syndrome and work with others to identify potential gaps to improve your confidence.
In this two-hour workshop, you will:
- Recognize imposter syndrome and look for ways to overcome it.
- Focus on learning from specific experiences that are highly relevant.
- Identify experiences that will prepare you to lead more effectively within the context of your job, role, and organization
Registration Details
You are eligible for the workshop if you meet all of the following criteria:
- Identify as a woman
- Live and work in East and Southern Africa countries
- Are a mid-career global health professional*
This virtual workshop will be conducted in the English language and is free of cost.
WomenLift Health PowerUp Workshops are interactive. By signing up, participants agree to participate in the full session, which includes plenary discussions and breakout group activities.
Enrollment will be on a first-come-first-served basis, as spots are limited.
*Although women at all career stages are welcome to register, we believe participants who are at the mid-career stage will benefit most, as the content of the workshop has been designed with mid-career women health professionals in mind (10–25 years of experience working in the global health sector). If the number of registrants exceeds our capacity, women who are within the preferred experience range will be given priority.
Registrants should await an email confirming their spot in the workshop. Please check your spam folders if you did not receive an email.