Women face unique challenges in pursuing a doctorate, with potential barriers including Imposter Phenomenon (IP) and Multidimensional Perfectionism (MP). Intersectionality can intensify these feelings for Women of Color. Additionally, societal and organizational barriers hinder women's advancement to leadership roles, perpetuating stereotypes and microaggressions. This mixed-method action research aims to explore the experiences of female doctoral students through interviews and surveys, examining the impact of IP and MP on their performance and attitude through the lens of social constructionism. Many women face significant psychological obstacles that create invisible barriers to achieving their full potential. Mentoring can help reduce these issues and create a more productive environment. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]