Impostor syndrome makes too many podcast guests believe they don't belong. And that false belief keeps them silent. In this episode, Marc Schmidt shares his personal story of learning to speak up, despite years of insecurity and doubt, and how he used support, self-reflection, and practice to build the confidence to show up with purpose. Get ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start sharing your voice with conviction to positively impact listeners' lives!

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Chapters

00:00 Overcoming Personal Obstacles
01:28 Understanding Impostor Syndrome
05:22 The Journey to Self-Acceptance
10:42 Building Confidence Through Practice
13:38 Encouragement to Embrace Your Voice

Takeaways

Impostor syndrome can hinder personal growth and success.
Self-awareness is key to overcoming personal obstacles.
Support from others can help reshape our self-perception.
Practicing public speaking can significantly improve confidence.
Everyone has a unique voice worth sharing.
Social media can be a platform for building confidence.
Feedback from others can help validate our abilities.
It's important to reflect and give ourselves love.
The journey to self-acceptance is ongoing and requires effort.
Taking the leap into public speaking can be rewarding.

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