When we’re young, we’re taught that it’s not okay to have an ego. That ego is a negative thing. Right? But the truth is, we all have an ego. No matter how much we don’t want to admit it, we're born with an ego and it never goes away.
I love how Oprah describes the ego on her Super Soul Sunday podcast she says that ego is …a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance. It’s often referred to as the “false self”. The ego is your self-image, personality, accomplishments, perceived weaknesses, etc. It separates us from everyone else. It makes judgments, longs to feel special, loves conflict, creates enemies, and operates out of fear.
Oprah also says that “the ego has the power to influence or derail every aspect of our lives.”
You might be thinking, well the title of this podcast is Becoming Authentically You, why are we talking about ego? And what does this have to do with confidence?
Have you ever heard of the term, Ego Death? I hadn’t until I met my guest in this episode, Nora Shepard. Nora is so interested in Ego Death that she’s even starting a podcast with the name. You’ll find out in this episode what ego death is and why it’s vital to becoming the most authentic and confident self. But before we dive in, I want to tell you a little bit more about my guest, Nora.
Nora Shepard sits at the intersection of process and people. She is a founding member of the award-winning personal branding firm SimplyBe. Agency and since its inception, Nora has built the frameworks and processes that today serve as the bedrock of the organization. Today she serves as their Head of Business Development, spearheading the expansion into new markets and oversees all new partnerships, growing the company to multi-seven figures alongside its other founders. She is especially passionate about helping others embrace their ego deaths in pursuit of a freer life.
I could literally talk to Nora for hours, as you can tell by the length of this episode, but I promise, it’s worth listening to the full episode!
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