🎉 James Ferguson, author of “The Confetti Culture Playbook,” shares his journey of overcoming imposter syndrome and writing his book.

He emphasizes the importance of taking action and facing fear to achieve success.

James discusses the transition from in-person public speaking to creating digital content and the importance of authenticity in both.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• ✅ Overcoming imposter syndrome is crucial for personal growth and success.
• ✅ Taking action and facing fear are essential for achieving goals.
• ✅ Authenticity is key in both public speaking and creating digital content.
• ✅ Start creating content without waiting for the perfect setup or equipment.
• ✅ Having a goal and taking action is more important than having everything figured out.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introducing James Ferguson

01:00 How James Wrote His First Book

04:27 Launching a Product Without an Audience

07:05 Writing a Book Into Public Speaking

09:00 Using Your Personal Brand For Public Speaking

12:03 Performing Music on Stage Helped Public Speaking

14:39 Using Confetti Branding

19:06 Getting Started With Social Media Content

23:46 How To Simplify Your Messaging

27:45 Behind The Scenes of Video Recording

32:15 Final Thoughts and Quote

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CONNECT WITH JAMES

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