Mike Cannon-Brookes: How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit

The speaker shares personal experiences with impostor syndrome, illustrating how it affects both professional and personal life. Despite achieving significant success, feelings of inadequacy persist. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not freezing in these situations, instead using them as opportunities for growth and learning. By sharing stories of entrepreneurial success and personal relationships, the speaker highlights that impostor syndrome is common even among successful individuals. The talk concludes with the idea that awareness and harnessing these feelings can lead to positive outcomes.

What were the initial goals of the speaker when starting the business?

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How does the speaker describe their feelings about their competence in their job?

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What is impostor syndrome according to the speaker?

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Can you provide an example from the speaker's experience that illustrates impostor syndrome?

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What realization did the speaker have during their conversation with Bill Merode Azevedo?

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How did the speaker's perception of successful people change over time?

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How does the speaker relate their feelings of impostor syndrome to their personal life?

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What does the speaker suggest is a key attribute of successful relationships?

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What was the outcome of the speaker's engagement with Tesla regarding Australia's power crisis?

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What advice does the speaker give regarding feeling out of one's depth?

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