Podcast Ep 334 - You’re Not a Fraud: Embracing Your Identity as a Photographer

Flourish Academy Podcast

In this episode of the Flourish Academy podcast, Heather Lahtinen tackles the often unspoken struggle of feeling like you don't belong. Whether you're transitioning into a new career or stepping into rooms filled with people you admire, imposter syndrome can creep in. Heather shares personal insights and actionable strategies on how to shift your self-concept, take control of your thoughts, and confidently decide that you belong in any room you're in. Listen in for encouragement and mindset shifts that will help you embrace your identity and add value, wherever you are.

Show Notes:

• Heather introduces the topic of feeling like you don't belong, sparked by conversations with photographers in her Elevate program.
• Discussion on how shifting identities (e.g., from teacher or nurse to professional photographer) can lead to feelings of fraudulence.
• Heather explains how you can consciously decide to belong, regardless of circumstances, and shares her own experiences from joining high-level mastermind groups.
• Not feeling like you belong is a mindset, not a fact. Heather teaches how to question default thinking and replace it with empowered, conscious thoughts.
• Advice on how to work with your brain to adopt a new self-concept and embrace your value in any group or situation.

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