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Forbes Top Rated Speaker and 2x bestselling author. Helping women become confident speakers and land more keynote spots, one mic at a time 🎤

We live in a world where we’re constantly fed a newsfeed of trophies. Another promotion. Another award. Another acknowledgement. Another “win.” Comparison is looking at someone’s progress and thinking: they’re better/further along/smarter/stronger/faster than me. Inspiration is looking at someone’s progress and thinking: look what they were able to do, maybe I can do something like that too? I find it easier to by inspired by someone’s words or actions rather than their medals. Medals aren’t bad, but they’re often the catalyst for comparison because they’re designed to emulate a status. Comparison is looking at other people’s progress as the absence of your own. Inspiration is looking at other people’s progress as evidence that it’s possible for you. Know the difference before you scroll 💛

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Erin Slutsky ☘️

Speaker, Menopause Advocate, Enneagram Coach: Helping midlife women feel seen, heard, and understood so they can show up fully. Workshops and Keynote talks on Menopause in the Workplace and Avoiding Burnout.

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This reminds me of how we need to pay attention to envy. It’s usually because someone is doing something we want to do but are too afraid.

Nicole Glocke

In pursuit of an MHA @ Johns Hopkins University | Empathy Enthusiast & Joyful Whisperer | Transforming Lives with Kindness & Gratitude – Who Doesn’t Need More Joy (and Maybe a High-Five for Making It Through the Day)?

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Thank you for this reminder Jess Ekstrom!! You are an inspiration! ✨️

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Mickie Murphy, CPC, QPA, QKC, ERPA

Change maker. Change survivor. 401(k) and Retirement Plan aficionada

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You look fabulous and you’re rocking this thing while raising two babies! I love the way you’ve found a way to step back a little and making room to breathe. 👏🏻👏🏻

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Clevette Coombs

Sales Expert, Leadership Coach, Speaker, AI Advocate | Transforming Sales Strategies for Sustainable Success | Schedule a 1:1 Consultation Today!

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Jess Ekstrom, a great reminder that everything shiny isn't gold.

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Cassie Lindsey

Informatics Epidemiologist | Environmental Public Health

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Ya look so beautiful!

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Kim Becking, J.D.

Empowering leaders and teams to Build a Momentum Mindset to be more adaptable, resilient and ready for what's next in a rapidly changing world. NYT Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, Consultant and Coach

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Love this!

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Excellent Jess Ekstrom! Comparison limits you. Inspiration launches you.

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