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In this exciting episode of Your Words Unleashed, Leslie sits down with Dr. Angélica  Gutiérrez, esteemed scholar and one of the world's best business professors under 40. Dr. Gutiérrez shares her fascinating journey through academia and her eye-opening research on imposter syndrome and impostorization--a term she coined that refers to how the environment makes certain people feel like impostors. She opens up about her own struggles with feeling inadequate and reveals the environmental factors that often contribute to these feelings, especially among women and people of color. 

Tune in as Leslie and Angélica dive into the ins and outs of imposter syndrome, the concept of the "glass cliff," and why creating inclusive environments is so crucial. This episode is packed with valuable insights, personal stories, and practical tips on overcoming imposter syndrome and building more supportive, equitable workplaces. You won't want to miss it!

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