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What happens when a pro-level athlete doesn’t make the cut—and has to start over? Damon Lembi went from almost being drafted into Major League Baseball to starting as a receptionist at his father’s small business. 

Now, he’s CEO of Learnit, a leadership training company that’s impacted over 3 million professionals worldwide.

In this episode, Damon breaks down the exact framework he’s used to overcome imposter syndrome, how to transition from sport to business, and why humility is the secret weapon for every great leader. If you’ve ever questioned your ability to step up, this is the pep talk you didn’t know you needed.

WE DISCUSS:

• How Damon’s career pivot started with rejection and self-doubt
• His 4-step framework for conquering imposter syndrome
• Why your “past life” skills are more transferable than you think
• Coaching your team through failure without stealing their growth
• The five traits of a Learn-It-All Leader
• What Damon would ask the next U.S. President about humility
• How sports, parenting, and business all come back to leadership mindset

WHO THIS IS FOR:
Aspiring leaders. Athletes in transition. Parents. Founders. Coaches. Anyone who wants to lead with humility while still playing to win.

This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz

• Learn more about Damon here - https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/about
• Grab your copy of Damon’s book here - https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/books
• Listen to Damon’s podcast here - https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/podcast
• The episode mentioned with Doug Conant here - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-learn-it-all-podcast/id1714645917?i=1000674885812
• Connect with Damon on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi/

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