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Sep 19
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247. The Words That Sabotage Your Succes...

SUSAN CALLENDER
About this episode

What if the voice in your head is the real reason you walked out of that board meeting feeling like a fraud, even after delivering exceptional results?

In this episode, we dive deep into the cognitive psychology research that proves your internal language directly creates your social anxiety, imposter syndrome, and fear of saying the wrong thing. You'll discover why the same analytical thinking that made you successful is now sabotaging your executive presence, and learn the precise language shifts that transform how you show up in high-stakes professional situations.

This isn't about becoming more social or learning small talk. This is about understanding how words, both spoken and unspoken, control your performance in the moments that matter most to your career.

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