Have you been told to just “fake it till you make it” to overcome imposter syndrome? But instead of feeling empowered, you’re left with a nagging sense of inadequacy and self-doubt? Coco Brown is a dynamic force in the corporate world, renowned as the CEO of the Athena Alliance, a platform dedicated to accelerating leadership progression in the C-suite and boardroom. Her impactful journey and achievements position her as a guiding light for women leaders striving for success in their professional endeavors.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Uncover strategies to conquer imposter syndrome and own your success.
• Harness the strength of weak ties for powerful networking opportunities.
• Unlock the potential of mentoring for your career advancement.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:54 – Empowerment and imposter syndrome

00:08:04 – Embracing imposter syndrome

00:14:18 – The Importance of Targeted Mentorship

00:21:34 – The Power of Alliances

00:25:36 – Adapting to Changing Board Dynamics

00:28:45 – Imposter Syndrome

00:32:36 – Benefits of Weak Ties 

Want to connect with or work with Coco Brown to learn more?  Find out more here!

Coco’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cocobrown/ 

The Athena Alliance:  https://athenaalliance.com/

Two energetic entrepreneurs host a leadership podcast for those looking to connect more authentically with others and grow to their potential through mentoring.

The AugMentors podcast is now Part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Learn more about how Hubspot can help your business grow better at http://hubspot.sjv.io/Xxb224

If you would like to be a guest on AugMentors, email us at hi@augmentors.us.  We’d love to hear your story!

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