Clarkson, Petrūska, 1947-

The Achilles syndrome : overcoming the secret fear of failure / Petruska Clarkson. - Shaftesbury, Dorset. Rockport, Mass. : Element, 1994. - xi, 180 p. ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-178) and index.

The secret flaw The Achilles syndrome - Pseudocompetency -- Recognizing Achilles How to recognize Achilles - the identifying characteristics in oneself and others -- The childhood of Achilles Understanding Pseudocompetency in its childhood roots -- Achilles learning The Pseudocompetent student or trainee -- Achilles at work The Pseudocompetent executive -- Achilles as parent The Pseudocompetent mother/father/care-giver -- Achilles in love The Pseudocompetent lover -- Achilles as healer The Pseudocompetent counsellor or psychotherapist -- Achilles the artist The relationship between the secret flaw and creativity -- Healing the Achilles syndrome - Part 1 How to deal with Pseudocompetency in oneself and others coming clean -- Healing the Achilles syndrome - Part 2 How to heal and prevent Pseudocompetency in oneself and others repairing -- Achilles at large in the world Curing Pseudocompetency: the key to a healthier twenty-first century.

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Impostor phenomenon.
Fear of failure.

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