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Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong

"Sometimes you have to go through the murky in order to see the clear path. Is my opinion, my perspective. Sometimes the murky is, is the is the journey, is part of the journey." Shermain Melton

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a powerful discussion with executive leadership coach Shermain Melton @shermainmelton about overcoming fear and self-doubt. Learn how connecting with your heart can transform your life and business.

Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--

Timestamps:

0:01 - Niiamah introduces the conversation

1:05 - Shermain glad to be here

1:51 - Shermain's highlight reel

3:02 - Shermain shares his story

5:28 - Niiamah reflects on Shermain's story

6:25 - Shermain's professional work

8:51 - Transmuting a no into yes

12:49 - Shermain's advice for quiet introverts

16:13 - Asking for specific help

20:46 - Shermain's story working in technology

23:32 - Advice for quiet introverts

26:01 - Shermain's criteria for opportunities

29:31 - Niiamah's struggles with asking

33:12 - Niiamah's 100k offer vision

40:51 - Playing small and self-doubt

44:52 - Niiamah's vision vs. current state

48:23 - Unleashing Niiamah's heart

52:45 - The heart holds the vision

55:49 - Going deeper with Shermain

56:04 - Key insights from the conversation

56:36 - Time capsule question

57:16 - Niiamah and Shermain wrap up

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