Stop copying and start trusting yourself

About this episode

Denise discusses the common issue of unconsciously copying others and how to break free from it.

Let’s talk about something a little uncomfortable - but incredibly common. Copying other people. Not intentionally. Not maliciously. Just… unconsciously doing things the way your mentors, peers, or industry say you should. In this week’s Chill & Prosper, I’m unpacking where copycatting shows up most often - and how to gently break free from it without shame or embarrassment.

People in this episode

Host: Denise Duffield-Thomas

Topics covered

• self-trust
• copying
• mentorship
• entrepreneurship
• personal development

Keywords

• copycatting
• mentors
• peers
• business
• shame
• embarrassment

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