Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition #076 On 'tall poppy' syndrome, embracing our authentic self, and the Japanese culture, with Tamara von Dohren (part 1).
Tamara von Dohren has an incredible story of drive, resilience, and navigating cultural complexity. She has lived and worked across four continents and she achieved success in a diverse range of fields including radio, events, and marketing. She now lives in Japan, running her own business as a strategy and transformation coach. Her mission is to empower others to never have to feel the way she felt, not to suffer “tall poppy” syndrome, not to have to hold back their unique superpower for the sake of others!
This is the first part of the interview, and will conclude next episode #077.
Key takeaways:
• The 'tall poppy' syndrome: feeling cut down for having bigger dreams than those around them
• Embracing our authentic self and owning our superpower
• The 3 things that people, even from different countries, cultures, or beliefs, all share in common
• The cultural differences of Japan, and the fine line between being respectful and being authentic
Memorable quote:
"Growth, whatever it means for you. Maybe your growth is big, or it is small. It doesn't matter where you want to get to, it is your growth."
- Tamara von Dohren
Valuable resources:
Website: https://thelonewolfcoach.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamaralonewolf/
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