37: What is Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It with Damon Lembi

Jul 24

In this episode of “The Learn-It-All Podcast,” Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, discusses the pervasive issue of Impostor Syndrome. Damon shares his personal journey, starting with his dreams of becoming a professional baseball player and the challenges he faced with self-doubt and Impostor Syndrome. He explains how these experiences led him to develop a three-step framework to overcome these feelings. This framework, consisting of hard work, focus, and the ability to learn and let go, is designed to help anyone struggling with self-doubt to build confidence and achieve their goals.

In This Episode:

[00:00:00] Introduction to Impostor Syndrome – Damon introduces the topic and shares common scenarios where impostor syndrome manifests.
[00:01:00] Damon’s Personal Story – Damon recounts his journey from high school baseball to dealing with impostor syndrome at Pepperdine University.
[00:04:00] The Three-Step Framework – Introduction to Damon’s three-step framework: Work Hard, Focus, Learn and Let Go.
[00:06:00] Applying the Framework in Business – Examples of how the framework can be applied in professional settings to overcome self-doubt.
[00:09:00] Overcoming Challenges and Seeking Feedback – The importance of seeking feedback and being open to criticism as part of personal and professional growth.

About Our Guest:

Damon Lembi is a 2x bestselling author, the host of “The Learn-It-All Podcast,” and CEO of Learnit – a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million people. Drawing from his prior baseball career, Damon brings an athlete’s perspective to leadership. Through his journey, he has gained invaluable insights into what helps organizations grow, how great leaders learn, and why learn-it-all companies outpace their competitors every time.

Resources to Connect with Damon

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi

Learnit: www.learnit.com

Damon’s Website: www.thelearnitallleader.com

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