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AI Skills Sprint: How to cage confidence gremlins that are getting in the way of your growth

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Sep 17, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of confidence gremlins, those pesky doubts that hinder career growth. Discover a custom AI tool designed to help you identify and confront these internal barriers. Learn creative techniques like visualizing your gremlins and role-playing challenging scenarios. Team up to create a 'confidence gremlin gallery,' fostering shared experiences and empowerment. Unleashing your potential has never been more interactive and fun!
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INSIGHT

Gremlins Shape Behavior And Identity

  • Gremlins are hidden beliefs, doubts and fears that grow if left unaddressed and can shape identity.
  • Caging gremlins helps you navigate career setbacks and say yes to stretching opportunities.
ANECDOTE

Self-Exclusion From Job Specs

  • Helen avoided roles mentioning 'commercial acumen' because a numbers gremlin made her rule herself out early.
  • That identity belief stopped her applying despite wanting the job.
ADVICE

Start With A Private AI Coach

  • Use private AI coaching to explore gremlins when it's too scary to talk to someone.
  • Treat the AI as a starter coach to build belief before sharing with others.
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