I was 24 years old as a consultant with Bain & Company, regularly interacting with CEOs who had far more experience than me and were asking tough questions. One of the key issues I faced in that environment was imposter syndrome.

In this episode, I lay out 10 practical steps to overcoming imposter syndrome and nailing the interview. If you've ever felt unprepared and unqualified in a job interview, you're in the right place!

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S2E3: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Nailing The Interview