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In this episode, I interview Imposter Syndrome Expert Alison Shamir about the shackles many of us feel known as Perfectionism.

Alison is an expert in this field, gaining a reputation as an international speaker, certified coach and media contributor, aiming to empower people to become their most confident selves. She is also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and has had Leadership Leadership roles across the Technological and Media sectors. She combines both lived experience and professional expertise to help her clients make a transformative change. In this chat, we both talk about our personal experiences, how we have worked towards overcoming them, why it happens, and how it can be made worse due to external influences such as personal, professional or past traumatic experiences.

** Quick Edit: Alison refers to the brains bias towards negativity as being like 'Teflon.' This was an error and should be 'Velcro.' It doesn't change the sentiment within the episode, but if you're listening and think "isn't Teflon slippery?" that's just because we were so caught up in the chat the word was accidentally swapped out. The quote should be "“The mind is like Velcro for negative experiences, and Teflon for positive ones.” - psychologist Rick Hanson. 
How great that when talking about Perfectionism, something wasn't perfect... maybe that means its extra imPerfect :) 

Little trigger warning, we do talk about workplace bullying and the mental anguish it can cause, so please be aware, and if any of this stuff is happening to you, seek help and find a way out/to overcome the experience. I'm not a pro in that field, but there are ways that you can call out and remove yourself from those situations, it's just about talking to the right people. Reach out if you need help. 

If you would like to work with Alison or know more about her or her work, please check her content below and follow her.

It was a pleasure to chat with Alison; I hope you enjoy it and it helps you overcome your Perfectionist brat! 

Website - https://alisonshamir.com/
Her article on Perfectionism - https://alisonshamir.com/is-perfectionism-serving-or-sabotaging-you/
Instagram - @alisonshamir

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Jarryd Goundrey is one of Australias best rising comedians - I'm not just being bias, I am a tough critic. He's lead a crazy life with amazing stories which now act as a well of content for his comedy. In this discussion, we shine a spotlight on how creativity was able to prosper for him even when he was in the army - a place were creativity and imagination are stamped out of you in training, and WHY on Earth he would choose to become a fine dining chef and then comedian. He's a glutton for punshiment, but damn he does it well. Listen to this chat if you're wanting to feel a bit of pride in your quirk, a bit of inspiration when things feel desolate and bit of bravery when it all feels a bit too scary. He's got a great story and a brilliant outlook in life and I'm excited to bring this interview to you today. 

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In this episode I am discussing a random bought of anxiety attacks ON STAGE, how I got over it and exactly why we even feel fear when sharing our work or speaking in front of people. It's been a weird couple of weeks on that front so I wanted to share some insights, science and techniques that helped me bulldozer over my freak outs with the hope that it can help you too, or be in your arsenal of tools for if it jumps on your back randomly like it did me. 
We all get afraid of some things, so if you've been feeling fearful, anxious, nervous around your work, listen in and let me be your partner in the uncomfortable crime of, being a sensitive human. 

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Emma Gough is an actor, writer, phenomenal director and the founder and CEO of the Melbourne Actors Guild, an actors training and hub, located in, you guessed it, Melbourne. I interviewed her because she's an incredibly driven, motivated, experienced and inspirational person who has supported and guided myself and countless on their creative journey in performing and writing. She has a wealth of experience for someone her age and a lot of incredible advice wanting to become an actor, keep aiming to be an actor, or a director or a business owner! Her knowledge and expertise are vast and it's well worth your listen. As always, there's a homework task at the end of the episode to get you motivated and with these spotlight interviews there's the video element available! Jump on the Patreon for the full episode and onto the YouTube for the mini excerpts. 

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If imposter syndrome attacks 70-84% of people, who are the 16-30% who don't feel like the police are about to come in and take them away for being a fraud, and how can we be more like them? 
Imposter Syndrome is a big bad resistance and that's why I got a big awesome expert on the podcast to talk to us about it. 
Her name is Dr. Valerie Young and she is the co-founder of the Imposter Syndrome Institute. She has dedicated her life to understanding this phenomenon and helping people overcome it. 
We had a brilliant chat and there's a lot of actionable takeaways. Check it out. 

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Work: The Imposter Syndrome Institute
Book: The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women
Ted Talks: Thinking your way out of Imposter Syndrome

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A quick dive into how to create longevity in your work and creating and how to make sense of the weird and wonderful ideas that wake you up in the night. 
Listen to this when you’re feeling run down, under pressure or just having a mental blank and creative block. I’ve felt each of things at some point over the past couple of weeks and there were some things I needed to remember to get back to myself. 
 

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Talking about growing up as an outcast, finding expression and strength in art and the weird life of standup comedy when running a business and have two kids and a husband at home.

Fun playwork to do at the end. 

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Be prepared for a bit of voice acting as I was a bit hyper at the beginning of the recording of this episode - just had coffee, an ocean swim and a sick bit of writing. 

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Jarryd and I talk about the trials and tribulations of marketing and self promotion and the phases of resistance that you experience when trying to get yourself or your work out there. From not wanting to do it at all, to being afraid of it, to getting stuck on ideas and judgement and how to make it a part of your business to-do list. 
Its a fast, informative and fun chat, something that everyone can get something out of, no matter where you are on your journey to freelancing freedom! 

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