The Art of Speaking Up

251 | “So, tell me about yourself” phobia (reflections on facing your fears & finding real confidence)


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If you’ve ever felt consumed by feelings of unworthiness & self-doubt, today’s episode is for you.

 

This episode is a vulnerable share where I’ll be telling you a story about how I learned to navigate debilitating self-doubt in my corporate career.

 

This week I’m reading a personal essay I wrote about my struggle to answer this one very common job interview question:

 

“So, tell me about yourself.”

 

This question used to send me into a tailspin of panic, overwhelm, and insecurity.  This week’s episode is all about how I learned to find genuine confidence and answer that question loudly and proudly despite having struggled with it so deeply.

 

My hope is to make your heart feel a little lighter, and your confidence a little bit bigger after you listen to this.  If you struggle to feel good about yourself, you’re definitely not alone

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