Syndrom podvodnice u žen-podnikatelek

This bachelor’s thesis examines imposter syndrome among women entrepreneurs and its impact on their decision-making, self-evaluation and business functioning. The aim of the thesis is to understand how women entrepreneurs perceive this phenomenon and what strategies they use to cope with self-doubt and strengthen their self-confidence. The theoretical part summarises current knowledge on the psychological aspects of entrepreneurship and imposter syndrome, including its effects and ways of coping with it. The practical part is based on qualitative research conducted through semi-structured interviews with six women entrepreneurs. The data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The findings show that imposter syndrome is reflected mainly in the questioning of one’s own identity, linking self- worth to performance and recognition, social comparison, fear of failure and a more cautious approach to risk. At the same time, relationships and the sharing of experiences were found to play an important role in coping with these doubts. The thesis contributes to a deeper understanding of the psychological experiences of women in entrepreneurship and highlights the importance of supporting their professional development.