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Overcoming the Terror of Being an Introvert and Loving Life Through the Three C’s with Paul Larsen
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Host Laura Reid welcomes Leadership Coach, International Speaker, and Author Paul Larsen to the podcast to take listeners behind the curtain of his life and discover the secrets of conquering the fear that comes with being an introvert, and living life to the fullest. Paul has worked with Fortune 500 companies, coached C-Suite leaders, written a book called “Find Your Voice as a Leader”, and spoken on stages worldwide with the ability to bring audiences what they need to hear in the moment. He and Laura have a captivating conversation full of humor and insight.
Paul takes Laura deep into all aspects of his life and career by openly sharing struggles and triumphs encountered throughout his life. He shares secrets he uses to mingle and network as an introvert, and advocates for facing it till you make it, instead of faking the confidence needed. He tells Laura about the Three C’s that guide his daily life and how they pop up in other areas of difficulty to help him through, like during one of his more terrifying speaking mishaps in Mandalay, Myanmar. Tune in to find out Paul’s advice around imposter syndrome, what Intention Island is, why he embraced sobriety, and how every country he visits becomes his favorite.
About Paul Larsen:
A Wharton Business School Executive Coach and international speaker, Paul brings over 30 years of leadership experience with Fortune 500 companies, giving him a unique perspective on the challenges of overcoming Imposter Syndrome in today’s social-media-fueled world.
From flipping hamburgers on Main Street to leading HR for Wall Street, he has personally coached hundreds of successful leaders worldwide to find their unique leadership voice of self-worth and self-reliance so that they live purposeful and inspirational lives.
As someone who channels his imposter feelings into a superpower, Paul now coaches leaders and teams at Google, Electronic Arts, Apple, Walmart, and Microsoft. His former positions include senior-level roles at Charles Schwab, Adobe Systems, JPMorgan, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. As Chief HR Officer for a three-billion-dollar organization, he played a key role in helping team members expand their leadership potential while building an engaging and inclusive organizational culture.
He earned his graduate master’s degree in Organization Development through the University of San Francisco, and he has multiple coaching certifications from recognized organizations, including The Marshall Goldsmith Group and the International Coach Federation. His inspiring and real-world life experiences led him to author the award-winning leadership coaching book “Find Your VOICE as a Leader” (2016, Aviva Publishing, New York, NY).
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Resources discussed in this episode:
- “How to Love Yourself” by Louise Hay
- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
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Contact Paul Larsen:
- Website: PaulNLarsen.com
- Book: “Find Your Voice as a Leader” by Paul N. Larsen
- Instagram: @FindYourVoiceAsALeader
- LinkedIn: PaulNLarsen
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