Ep131: Do you judge yourself? Here's WHY.
In this episode, Mei Phing discusses self-judgment and impostor syndrome in relation to career success, using personal experiences and client stories as examples.
Highlights
2:15 🌍 Mei Phing poses the question of self-judgment.
4:45 🎨 Mei Phing shares her journey of deciding to dye her hair pink and the self-judgment she faced as a professional career coach.
9:20 👀 Mei Phing talks about how others judge based on appearance and shares a story about a team member with dyed hair at her previous workplace.
13:20 🤔 Mei Phing discusses self-judgment and the importance of recognizing our negative self-perception.
17:35 💼 Mei Phing shares a story about a client who struggled with self-judgment and impostor syndrome, despite being a high performer.
24:10 💪 Mei Phing advises rebuilding the foundation of confidence through understanding one’s own strengths, weaknesses, and natural habits.
Key Insights
💡 Understanding the goals 🌟 Impostor syndrome and self-judgment are common experiences in career journeys, and it’s important to recognize and address them.
🌍 Appearance can often lead to superficial judgments in the workplace, but it’s crucial to assess individuals based on their skills and performance.
🎨 Self-judgment can hinder personal expression and authenticity, but it’s essential to prioritize one’s own happiness and well-being.
👀 Negative self-perception often magnifies weaknesses and undermines strengths, leading to feelings of inadequacy compared to others.
🤔 Recognizing and challenging self-judgment is crucial for long-term career success and personal fulfillment.
💼 Impostor syndrome can be deeply rooted in past experiences and may require addressing underlying issues through coaching or therapy.
💪 Rebuilding confidence starts with understanding one’s own strengths, weaknesses, and natural habits to leverage and improve upon them.
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