In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about social competence. Many of us are uncomfortable in social situations because we struggle with self-doubt, have had negative experiences in our past or we’re not sure how to engage. But that wasn’t always the case. Most of us started out as pretty confident children who made ourselves smaller and smaller over time. My guest this week, Devon O’Brien Ash is the founder of Social Fluency. Here we talk about how to build our confidence through social competence. We also explore how small changes to our social behaviors can boost our confidence and change the way we see ourselves.

About My Guest
Growing up Devon moved constantly, he learned to adapt to change. Devon was motivated by his challenges as a young adult, including attending the notorious Columbine high school just before the tragedy, surviving cancer at a young age, and having massive reconstructive surgery on his face. He developed what would become Social Fluency at first simply as a way to gain resilience after his own adversity, eventually building it into a company that would serve thousands of corporate (YouTube, Google, Deloitte) and personal clients around the world over the past 16 years. Devon has been featured on AOC, Jordan Harbinger's podcast and Capitalism.com. He has amassed millions of views on social media. He has spoken on stages internationally for organizations like YPO and MindValley and locally, at high schools to help the next generation become socially fluent in a world that is trying to take that precious human experience away and commodify it.

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Website: https://www.socialfluency.com/smalltalk-exclusive

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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about intentional leadership. Intentional leadership looks different to different people. To my guest this week, Juan Alvarado, a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, U.S. Army veteran and leadership expert, intentional leadership is not about us as leaders. It’s about consistently asking ourselves, “Who does this person need me to be right now?” Whether that person is your employee, your spouse or your child, it’s about showing up in the way they need you to show up. Here Juan offers a model for how to be a more intentional leader at work, at home and beyond.

About My Guest
Juan is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and a revered leadership expert, drawing from his extensive experience as a U.S. Army war veteran who trained thousands of soldiers in high-pressure scenarios. Beyond his military service, Juan travels and speaks to leadership teams and their staff to enhance team leadership and their staff engagement, yielding a heightened staff understanding of their value and the importance of their intentional engagement with each other. Juan uses his trials fighting through PTSD and shares how he has mended and strengthened his marriage, his relationship with his boys, and how he now teaches intentional leadership to people across the world. His impactful work has earned him recognition on FOX, NBC, and CBS for cultivating strength-based leaders and fostering a positive workplace culture. See why people say Juan is the most relatable and motivational person they have heard speak.

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Connect with Juan:
Website: www.weraizethebar.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtb-juan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raizethebarceo/

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In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about setting yourself up for success in your job search. Whether you’re actively in a job search or just starting to think about making a change, this episode is for you. My guest this week, Michelle Merritt, is the Chief Strategy Officer at D&S Executive Career Management. Here we explore how to maximize your resume, including how to use ChatGPT. We also discuss how to talk about negative job situations when you’re interviewing, how to have the dreaded salary conversation and how to navigate multiple job offers.

About My Guest
Drawing on her 20-year corporate career as a Fortune 500 recruiter and corporate culture executive, Michelle provides a wealth of experience for her clients. Today, she guides executive leaders through the end-to-end job search process, from resume writing to negotiating offers. As a sought-after speaker and trainer, Michelle is a trusted source for leading-edge trends affecting senior-level job seekers and board candidates. Recognized as a civic and local leader, she serves on several community and volunteer boards (ask her about her Guinness World Record). She is based in Greater Indianapolis.

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Website: www.dscareermanagement.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michellemerritt

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