Good Awkward: Transform Your Discomfort into Growth with Henna Pryor (Part 1)

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🎧 Episode 140: Good Awkward: Transform Your Discomfort into Growth with Henna Pryor

In this powerful episode of Evoke Greatness, I sit down with Henna Pryor, performance coach, two-time TEDx speaker, and author of the bestselling book "Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become Your Bravest You." We dive deep into transforming social discomfort into a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

Henna shares insights on:

• The difference between "good awkward" and "bad awkward" in personal development
• How social muscle atrophy affects workplace dynamics post-COVID
• Understanding healthy versus unhealthy self-doubt
• The role of empathy and judgment in experiencing awkwardness
• Building stronger team connections through embracing vulnerability

🔑 Key takeaways:

1. Awkwardness is a universal experience - even the most confident people feel it
2. The most growth happens outside our comfort zone
3. Social muscle atrophy is affecting workplace collaboration and team dynamics
4. Healthy self-doubt can drive preparation and growth
5. The "spotlight effect" makes us overestimate how much others notice our mistakes
6. Vicarious embarrassment can be a form of judgment that limits our own growth

💡 Quotes to remember: 
"The most confident person you know feels awkward from time to time. They've just learned how to come through it faster." - Henna Pryor

"Not all self-doubt is the same. Healthy self-doubt can actually inspire you to prepare harder and grow stronger." - Henna Pryor

"We are not everyone's main character. They're their own main character." - Henna Pryor

📚 Resources:

• "Good Awkward" by Henna Pryor
• https://pryoritygroup.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/hennapryor/
• https://www.instagram.com/hennapryor/

If you're struggling with workplace dynamics, feeling stuck in your comfort zone, or wanting to transform social discomfort into a growth opportunity, this episode provides practical strategies and profound insights to help you embrace the power of good awkward and level up your personal and professional life.

A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!

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