You Are a Badass: Unlock Your Most Authentic Self in 4 Proven Steps

In this episode, renowned researcher, bestselling author, and total badass Ritu Bhasin will help you step into your power.

Her work proves that a better life begins when you stop trying to fit in and start showing up as your authentic self.

Does this sound like you?

• You say yes to fit in.
• You stay silent and let others talk over you during meetings.
• You never ask for that raise you’ve earned.
• You let your partner and friends make all the decisions.
• You don’t have big goals because you’re afraid to fail.

Before you waste another day of your life pretending to be someone you're not, listen to this life-changing episode. 

You deserve better.

This episode will teach you how to make the rules and be who you want to be.

Ritu and I will teach you how to claim your confidence and live a bolder, badass life in 4 simple steps.

Game ON.

This is your time. Take it.

Xo Mel 

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

• 05:27: Why Ritu wanted to make an entire video about how to pronounce her name.
• 13:47: What it means to stand in your power.
• 17:02: Are you masking your true identity?
• 22:37: Feeling comfortable with yourself vs. hiding who you really are.. 
• 27:41: The #1 thing Ritu did to bring more belonging and authenticity into her life. 
• 35:34: 3 steps to conquer uncomfortable situations.
• 38:08: The mantra that Ritu repeats to herself to stay in control.
• 41:58: How to make others feel like they belong, too, and why that matters.
• 45:59: The only thing you can control are your actions. 
• 49:54: You have 3 versions of your "self" - here’s what they are.
• 52:44: We are all adults stuck in a middle school brain.
• 57:00: The most important version of your “self” looks like this..
• 59:48: The #1 takeaway I want you to get from this conversation

Resources and go deeper:

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Ritu Bhasin

• Learn more about her work here.
• Get her latest book here.
• Follow her on Instagram here.
• Or check out her Facebook page here.‍

• Frontiers in Psychology: What is the essence of authenticity?‍
• Journal of Research in Personality: Realness is a core feature of authenticity.‍
• TED: What does it really mean for leaders to be authentic?