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Meet your Monster: How to conquer perfectionism, imposter syndrome and career paralysis

Robert Smith RGD

Oct 21, 11:45 - 12:30 PM

Meridian Hall — Lower Lobby

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We've all done it. We look at the industry leaders, the curated social media highlights and our peers, subconsciously harvesting their best traits to stitch together a "Perfect Professional".

The problem? That perfect professional doesn’t exist. It’s a Frankenstein’s monster of your own making—an impossible standard you compare yourself to, fueling feelings of anxiety, imposter syndrome and maybe even career paralysis.

In this energetic and interactive session, Robert explores the hidden mechanics of imposter syndrome and the damaging role comparison plays in our creative careers. Through a hands-on exercise, you’ll identify the unrealistic expectations you’ve subconsciously created for yourself, uncover the habits that keep you chasing an impossible ideal and learn how to replace comparison with self-awareness.

You’ll leave with practical tools to recognize your true strengths, stop focusing on your competition and build a healthier definition of professional success—one based on who you are, not who you think you’re supposed to be. It’s time to stop feeding the monster and start trusting yourself.

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