Thinking on coaching, leadership and wellbeing from Angela Cox and the PasedaCoach team.
Wellbeing
Authenticity sits at the heart of the Paseda360 method. What it means, how Brené Brown and others see it, and why retiring the Pretender is worth the effort.
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Imposter syndrome underestimates ability; the Dunning-Kruger effect overestimates it. How to spot each in your clients, and how to coach them.
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Perfectionist pretenders win the award and move straight on. Why they struggle to acknowledge achievements, and why celebrating wins is the first step to unmask…
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High performers often swing between wanting to be the best and feeling lesser than. Why the two extremes are linked, and how coaching helps find the balance.
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As AI blurs the line between real and fake, authenticity will mean something new: a deliberate choice to trust. How to stay authentic, and keep the Pretender at…
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Trying to fit where we don't belong chips away at our self-value and self-trust, and pushes us into pretending. A lesson from Cooper the dog and a hedgehog hole…
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We all need to belong, yet we all judge, and in doing so we withhold the very acceptance we crave. Why we hide our true selves to fit in.
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Perfectionists constantly compare themselves to others, and jealousy often follows. What drives it, and practical ways to ease it.
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Big words and jargon can make people feel small or left out. Why ego drives complicated language, and why clear, simple words connect us better.
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We asked people on LinkedIn how they feel about celebrating success. The results show how each Pretender mask gets in the way of shaking the pom poms.
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Perfectionism is often admired, but it's a mask. Why Perfectionist Pretenders struggle with feedback, and how coaches can guide them towards authenticity.
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People pleasing is often seen as a virtue, but it quietly damages relationships. What drives it, what it costs you, and practical ways to stop.
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