These 4 Words Will Silence Your Self-Doubt: A Life-Changing Conversation

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Aug 17, 2023

In a heartfelt conversation with Mel Robbins, her daughter Kendall Robbins, an aspiring singer-songwriter, opens up about confronting imposter syndrome. They explore how even the most successful people face self-doubt, discussing Kendall's transformative experience at a music festival. Discover the four empowering words that helped her take the stage fearlessly, the importance of embracing vulnerability, and how humor can create genuine connections. This inspiring chat will motivate you to overcome self-doubt and recognize your worth!

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Imposter Syndrome: A Common Fear

Imposter syndrome, or the fear of being found incompetent, is a common human experience.
It's often triggered by self-doubt in situations where you question your abilities or belonging.

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Kendall's Music Festival Experience

Kendall Robbins shares her experience of imposter syndrome at a music festival.
Surrounded by established artists, she felt like an imposter due to her lack of released music and online presence.

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Mel's Early Speaking Career

Mel Robbins recounts her own imposter syndrome experience early in her speaking career.
Surrounded by well-known figures, she felt inadequate and questioned her place among them.

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In this episode, you and I are dismantling one of the most crippling forms of self-doubt.

"Imposter Syndrome" is when you think you’re not good enough and that everyone else is smarter, more successful, and has more to contribute than you do. Everyone feels it. It’s so common that the Harvard Business Review found that even 70% of the world’s top executives have struggled with it.

My mission today is to convince you that Imposter Syndrome is actually a GOOD thing. And I’ll use an example from my own life to prove my case.

Come backstage with me to a huge music festival, where my daughter Kendall, an aspiring singer-songwriter, comes face-to-face with the famous musicians who inspired her career.

Cue the panic.

Self-doubt almost made her bail on what turned out to be a life-changing weekend in her career.

She turned it around (you’ll hear how) and, as a result, was invited impromptu to perform twice with Grammy-winning musicians!

Listen and learn how to be more courageous and confident in those moments that really matter. I can’t wait for you to hear:

The 4 words Kendall repeated that crushed self-doubt and got her on stage.
The powerful mantra to say when you’re nervous walking into a room.
How to use humor (and tuna sandwiches) to connect with anyone.
Why being a "nobody" is the most amazing "somebody" you could be.

It’s time to hit delete on your self-doubt forever.

This one is so good and so relatable that you’ll be yelling, Encore!

Xo, Mel

In this episode, you’ll learn:

2:15: Harvard Business Review says imposter syndrome is #1 fear of executives.
3:40: Kendall puts us at the scene of her own paralyzing episode of self-doubt.
5:30: Imagine being surrounded by everyone you’ve admired your entire life.
11:30: This is the message you need to hear if you’re deep in self-doubt.
12:45: My own story of feeling like an imposter before I became a speaker.
19:30: Here’s how to start shifting your mindset and boost your confidence.
20:20: The piece of advice that will help you stand taller.
21:40: The three-letter word you need to repeat when your insecurity creeps in
22:30: Once you change your mindset, your actions fall into place.
24:00: You have a gift to offer even the most experienced people in your field.
25:00: The seven words Kendall dropped that I’m still thinking about.
27:15: The #1 takeaway from this conversation about self-doubt.
28:45: Own where you are, and here’s what we mean by that.
31:00: What you’re thinking will happen probably won’t.
33:00: Learn how to balance giving and receiving, and you'll crack the code.
35:15: Are you waiting for validation? Listen to this.
38:00: There’s a reason you’re here. Here’s how to start believing that
41:00: Here’s why imposter syndrome is a GOOD thing.

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