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title: Be careful how you talk to yourself, because you are listening.
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| View in browser Greetings, Our team has recently been surprised by how strongly people respond when we share articles on imposter syndrome. This is particularly striking because our audience is so wildly successful; clearly there is a perception gap between how professionals view themselves and how others see them. This trend is widespread and merits examination, as it often prevents talented professionals from going after that next big thing that will elevate their career - whether that's a stretch assignment, a promotion, or a new piece of business.   Sometimes the fix to projecting confidence we might not have just yet is "fake it till you make it." To take it one step further, I'd encourage us all to be cognizant about the narratives we weave about ourselves. These narratives come to life in 3 key ways: how we talk about ourselves to ourselves, or self-talk how we talk about ourselves to others, or personal branding, and how we judge ourselves - with a lens of perfectionism, or a lens of grace For instance, when you make a mistake, do you berate yourself, or do you think "now I know for next time?" When you talk to others about yourself, do you exude comfort with who you are, or do you diminish yourself through your words or actions?   How we perceive and treat ourselves is very apparent to others, and they will often see us as we see ourselves. Accepting ourselves for the imperfect, but perfectly capable people we are is the ultimate act of what I like to call "professional self care™" and is vital to battling imposter syndrome on our career journeys.   I'd love to hear about how you embrace professional self care and project confidence in your interactions with yourself and others. Reply to this email, and let's chat. Start Your Ascent®, Precious W. Owodunni President Mountaintop Consulting   How To Establish Yourself As An Authority  "Owning the room" and exuding confidence are key skills for aspiring leaders, but they don't happen overnight. If you're struggling with projecting confidence, whether in an in-person meeting or on a conference call, check out my tips in the video for putting your best foot forward and making yourself heard.  WATCH   We Can Help: Personal Branding & Executive Presence To become a "go to" professional within your office, practice area, or across your firm or company, you need to be able to communicate your areas of professional expertise and to project confidence. Mountaintop's training on Personal Branding & Executive Presence provides practical advice to equip you with the necessary tools and tactics to confidently communicate what you bring to the table.  CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE   StrengthsFinder Spotlight Self-Assurance People exceptionally talented in the Self-Assurance theme feel confident in their ability to take risks and manage their own lives.  They have an inner compass that gives them certainty in their decisions.    Learn how to leverage individuals' strengths for your company's effective teamwork and overall success through StrengthsFinder.    Resources How Being Kinder To Yourself Makes You Healthier   In the past decade or so, numerous studies have shown that self-compassion is important for mental and emotional health and well-being. Newer research is also finding that it plays a role in physical health. Read on for a deeper look and tips to cultivate self-compassion. LEARN MORE Practical Ways To Improve Your Confidence    According to author Charlie Houpert, confidence doesn't only make you feel better, it also helps you take risks to make tangible improvements to your life. Read on for concrete ways to improve confidence, from working out and trying new things to defying imposter syndrome. LEARN MORE   What Our Clients Are Saying... "Precious Williams Owodunni is a fantastic speaker that keeps you engaged the whole time and provided great insights that can be applied every day!  She was an interactive and energetic host for IAPG's first webinar and shared highly useful and practical tips on personal branding and executive presence."    – Barbara Schwartz, IAPG Houston Deputy Director and Gasoline Trader, ExxonMobil   Mountaintop Consulting \| 713.338.2530 \| precious@mtopconsulting.com www.mtopconsulting.com Mountaintop Consulting, P.O. Box 6940, Houston, Texas 77265 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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