How to Stop Imposter Syndrome From Making You Deflect Compliments

Episode 54 of Career Confidence tackles a subtle but damaging symptom of imposter syndrome: the inability to accept a compliment. Lucas and Luna explore why so many professionals deflect praise, downplay their contributions, or redirect credit when given positive feedback. They break down the psychology behind the 'compliment deflecting habit' and offer three concrete strategies for receiving praise with grace, including how to say 'thank you' without adding a qualifier, how to internalize compliments through a simple journaling practice, and how to respond to praise in a performance review context. The hosts reference research from social psychologist Dr. Serena Chen on self-verification theory, and share a real listener story of a marketing manager who kept rejecting positive feedback from her boss. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt that accepting a compliment would make them seem arrogant, or who has found themselves instinctively saying 'it was nothing' after a win. No fluff, just actionable steps to stop deflecting and start owning your worth. #ImposterSyndrome #Compliments #SelfPromotion #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalGrowth #Confidence #WorkplacePsychology #Feedback #SelfWorth #Leadership #Communication #PersonalDevelopment #ExecutivePresence #CareerConfidence #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #SoftSkills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo