In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Julia Goodman, as we talk about how to build a ‘you’ brand. Julia is an actress, producer, director, and performance coach. She loves being able to help people accept themselves for who they are and find their self-confidence within that. Julia is also the author of the inspiring book You Brand: A Manual for Confidence. Feel free to check it out!Functional and Dysfunctional PerfectionismWe all have some degree of perfectionism in us. But perfectionism can either work for you or against you, and for Julia, it is the former. Julia Goodman likened functional and dysfunctional perfectionism to climbing mountains. According to her, dysfunctional perfectionism would be climbing one peak after the other with no breaks in between. Meanwhile, functional perfectionism would have more steps. The first step would be climbing the ‘mountain.’ But the next step would not be climbing another one soon after. Instead, it would be taking a break, recognizing back at your efforts, and moving on to the next one.Here, Julia emphasizes the importance of taking a step back and letting go. Do not think about how you fail but rather think about how you can improve from then. At first, you might think of yourself as an imposter. You might even be afraid that others would find out that you do not know what you are doing, which is okay. As long as you understand that you do not have to be perfect, the fear will gradually go away, and confidence will take its place. You just have to give yourself that time to do so.How to Use Perception and Fear“Perception is reality,” says Julia Goodman. She then explains how the different ways people view each other can significantly influence their reality. Julia calls it the “perception gap”. Only a few understand it, and even fewer know how to handle it. In her book You Brand: A Manual for Confidence, she further talks about the “perception gap” and how it can affect our overall performance, not just on stage but in everyday life. Her book also includes how to gain self-confidence and what skills you need to do so.“Fear generates in you huge energy. You can use it,” Julia quoted from Dame Judi Dench. She then says that fear is like petrol; it is as helpful as it is dangerous. Like perfectionism, fear can either poison you or strengthen you. In the end, it all depends on how you handle it.About Julia Goodman:Julia Goodman was an actress, producer, and director for 27 years. She enjoyed early stardom in The Brothers and has appeared in several screen productions such as The Lotus Eaters and Beyond Reason. Along with Kate O’Mara, Julia is the co-founder of the British Actors Theatre Company. She even played leading roles in various Shakespearean performances worldwide.Julia also founded Personal Presentation in 1989 after a European tour playing Lady Macbeth. The idea came to her while she contemplated the prospect of life as a divorced single mother of two children. For a time, Julia barely survived on £74 a week social security. But three years later, she turned over her first million in euros.Her You brand coaching methodology is rooted in the professional theatre’s psychology and techniques. It gives people a practical toolkit that allows them to develop as authentic and impactful communicators by showing them how to ‘perform as themselves.’ Hence, they come across as genuine, natural, and confident wherever they are.Outline of the episode:[04:09] Julia’s childhood and upbringing.[06:26] Gaining independence amid group mentality.[09:55] Her path to freedom from the entertainment industry.[12:25] Why people often lose themselves.[14:54] How one’s presence is a key to influence others.[18:40] The rise of imposter syndrome during the quarantine.[21:22] Why self-acceptance is essential.[24:12] Tayo and Julia’s experiences with...
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