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Sensitive Strivers and Imposter Syndrome with Melody Wilding

Apr 25, 2021
55:20

In this episode of Minds and Mics, I talk with Melody Wilding, a leadership and executive coach who specializes in helping sensitive high-achievers who are tired of getting in their own way, including struggling with imposter syndrome.

Show Notes

Here are some of the highlights from our conversation:

  • Sensitive strivers
  • The big 5 personality traits
  • Dr. Elaine Aron and the highly sensitive person
  • Is “fake it ‘till you make it” good advice?
  • Imposter syndrome
    • How can parents help their kids avoid developing imposter syndrome?
    • How can you get better and genuinely accepting praise and compliments?
    • How do I know if imposter syndrome is something I can work through on my own or if it’s something I should get professional help for?
    • How does company culture influence imposter syndrome?
    • How can we build resilience against imposter syndrome?
  • Is it a good idea to follow your intuition and your trust your gut?
  • Is it better to focus on changing your beliefs or your actions?
  • Should we simply accept negative thoughts and painful feelings or try to examine them?


You can learn more about Melody and her work here:


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