Fixable The Anxious Achiever: Say goodbye to negative self-talk and hello to your superpowers
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Dec 30, 2024 
Sanyin Siang, an advisor, coach, and adjunct professor at Duke University, shares her insights on overcoming negative self-talk to harness personal strengths. She introduces her 'superpowers' framework, encouraging high achievers to focus on their intrinsic gifts rather than perceived flaws. Sanyin emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and authentic feedback in recognizing hidden strengths like empathy and integrity. She advocates for a dynamic perspective on career growth, promoting self-discovery and adaptability in professional development.
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Discovering a Hidden Superpower
- Sanyin Siang, initially a shy introvert, was told she had a superpower for connecting with people.
- She later realized this strength involved deep understanding and contextual awareness, leading to lasting connections.
The Power of Reframing
- We often overlook our natural gifts by focusing on what we should be, not who we are.
- Reframing our perspectives to assume everyone has gifts can help us discover our own and others' superpowers.
Defining Superpowers
- Superpowers are energizing strengths that differentiate you.
- They are core to who you are, whether instinctive or honed through practice.