How to Stop Deflecting Praise and Start Absorbing It

Episode 57 of Career Confidence tackles a subtle but costly imposter syndrome symptom: the reflex to deflect praise. Lucas and Luna use a real-world study from the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology to show how even high-performers routinely reject compliments—and why that damages credibility, relationships, and career momentum. They walk through a three-step framework for receiving praise without arrogance: pause, match the giver's energy, and internalize for 30 seconds. The hosts also share a simple daily journaling practice called 'The Win Log' that trains your brain to recognize your own contributions. If you've ever brushed off a compliment or felt queasy when your boss says 'great job,' this episode gives you the script and the science to stop sabotaging your own narrative. #ImposterSyndrome #CareerConfidence #Praise #Compliments #SelfPromotion #WorkplacePsychology #ProfessionalGrowth #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #CommunicationSkills #Confidence #Mindset #EmotionalIntelligence #ResearchBased #WinLog Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo