Breaking Free from the Inner Critic with Hooman Motevalli: Lead to Succeed 138

Episode Summary:

We all have that nagging voice inside our heads—the one that constantly whispers doubts, criticisms, and fears. It's the voice that tells us we're not good enough, smart enough, or capable enough to achieve our goals and dreams. In this episode, our guest Hooman Motevalli will be shining a light on the inner critic, helping us overcome it.

Hooman is a senior business analyst and in-demand consultant for high-level blockchain and AI software teams. He is the director of HSP Holdings, an IT-based company investing in intelligent blockchain and DAO-Metaverse startups. He also works to improve the qualities of tech and business teams through his Converting Confusion to Clarity (CCC) training program.

Hooman is a macroeconomics expert and author of Don’t Be A Crab: A Practical Guide to Building Strong, Joyful Relationships.

Key Talking Points of the Episode: (Note: timestamps follow the audio recording)

[01:47] How Hooman got to where he is today.

[02:50] Why Hooman considered himself as “a confused person”.

[14:04] How Hooman applies what he learned about the inner voice in his day-to-day interactions with himself and his team.

[23:13] How Hooman helps people become more self-aware.

[27:29] Hooman’s biggest mistake and how it set him up for future success.

[29:43] Rapid-fire questions.

[33:48] Hooman’s final life lesson.

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