How do other people experience you?

It’s a simple question, but one most of us rarely stop to consider.

In this episode we discuss the gap between intention and perception, why people can have a completely different experience of us than the one we think we’re creating, and why understanding that difference can change careers, relationships and leadership outcomes.

We talk about confidence, reputation, first impressions and the reality that perception often shapes opportunity whether we think it’s fair or not.

We also explores interviews, workplace dynamics, body language, reception areas, leadership blind spots, social awareness and the importance of understanding how your behaviour lands with other people.

We also cover unusual feedback from an aura reader, real-world examples of perception shaping outcomes, and why some people unknowingly make themselves harder to approach than they realise.

The episode finishes with a broader discussion about risk, opportunity, backing yourself and a simple idea that sits underneath many of life’s biggest decisions:

Don’t die wondering.

In Short:

• Confidence versus intimidation
• Leadership blind spots
• First impressions
• Interview preparation
• Reception staff and hidden assessments
• AI taskforces and workplace change
• Self-awareness and social awareness
• Risk, opportunity and backing yourself
• Why most people wait too long
• Don’t die wondering

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