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?

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