Happier in Hollywood Ep. 418: Liz’s Face Blindness Challenge & Career Lessons With Laverne
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May 15, 2025 
Laverne McKinnon, an executive and leadership coach with a rich background at CBS and Epix, joins the conversation. Liz reveals her struggle with mild face blindness, sharing awkward moments from her work life. Laverne introduces valuable career insights, focusing on the journey from 'sprouting to blossoming' in professional growth. They discuss the importance of support systems and knowing when to pivot. Plus, tips for creating inside jokes to strengthen coworker bonds add a fun twist!
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Liz’s Face Blindness Challenge
- Liz struggles with mild face blindness, often failing to recognize people in new contexts despite having had detailed meetings with them.
- She copes by introducing herself to others to prompt them to share their name and details, reducing social awkwardness.
Sarah’s Blushing Issue
- Sarah experiences uncontrollable facial redness from blushing, triggered by anxiety or random emotions.
- She uses green-tinted lighting and makeup on Zoom to ease this discomfort and plans to openly acknowledge it to reduce stress.
Sprouting vs Blossoming Explained
- Sprouting is investing effort to grow your career; blossoming is expanding your impact while working more efficiently.
- Many fear blossoming because it requires stepping into uncertainty and letting go of constant control.