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Oct 2017
25m 29s

2. Imposter Syndrome

KARA LOEWENTHEIL
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the topic of Imposter Syndrome and examine the roots of this damaging thought pattern.

Join us for an exploration of how Imposter Syndrome is holding you back in your career and personal life and discover tips and strategies for overcoming this feeling and fear that you’ll be “found out” to be undeserving or unqualified, or revealed as a fraud.

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