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Sep 2020
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#223 - Fiona Murden - How Role Models Ch...

Chris Williamson
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Fiona Murden is a psychologist, executive coach and an author.

We might think we're sovereign beings with independent will & agency, but the examples set by those around you are constantly shaping your behaviour, let's find out how much...

Are you really the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with? How important is your teacher in primary school? What impact do your parents' beliefs have on you when you reach adulthood? How useful are bad actors at identifying behaviour you should avoid?

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