Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Sam Demase. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Sam, we’re so appreciative of you taking the time to share your nuggets of wisdom with our community. One of the topics we think is most important for folks looking to level up their lives is building up their self-confidence and self-esteem. Can you share how you developed your confidence?
By giving myself permission to get to know myself, fully. And owning what makes me unique. That became my superpower.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
Sam DeMase is an internationally recognized Career Coach, Self-Advocacy Expert, author, and speaker with a community of 800,000+ followers on social media (@apowermood). 🔮🙋🏻♀️🏳️🌈
She specializes in teaching women how to navigate and hack the antiquated corporate system, cultivate their careers, and command their value.
Her best-selling digital career tools have been purchased in 50+ countries worldwide. Her expertise has been featured in media (The Washington Post, Forbes, Fortune, NBC, Business Insider, & more), on podcasts, and speaking engagements at companies (L’Oreal, HSBC, Lean In) and universities (Cornell, Rutgers) globally.
Get the groundbreaking, 5-star rated career guidebook for women, Power Mood. Recently recommended by Forbes careers reading list.🏅
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There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Emotional Intelligence- active listening, being able to understand others’ motivations, and deploying empathy help me know what my audience needs to hear/what their challenges are
Fearlessness- being unafraid to try things, challenge the status quo, and put myself out there
Authenticity- being unapologetically myself enabled others to connect with me in a genuine way and helped me find my people. At first, I wasn’t sure about coming out to my audience, but now that I’m loudly out, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Being part of the LGBTQ+ community is a huge part of who I am, and I’m so glad to share that with my online community too.
Fearlessness comes with time. I still have a ways to go. Challenge yourself to try new things that are outside your comfort zone. Post something you wouldn’t normally post when it feels too vulnerable. Your authenticity is your superpower. Being yourself will attract your ideal client/audience. Don’t be afraid to repel people who don’t align with your values.
What has been your biggest area of growth or improvement in the past 12 months?
In the past year, I’ve worked to overcome the notion that everything needs to be perfect before being seen by an audience. There’s value in being vulnerable and sharing a first draft. The pursuit of perfection delays progress. In the past year, I’ve aimed to share things before they are “perfect.” This has enabled me to grow creatively. Whether it’s an Instagram post or a business idea- I strive to execute and put things out there without going through rounds and rounds of edits/stressing about if it’s “perfect.”
Contact Info:
- Website: https://apowermood.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apowermood/
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