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The Bold Lounge
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Vitale Buford Hardin: Moving Beyond Perfection- Boldly Redefining Success
About This Episode
Tune into this episode with Vitale Buford Hardin, a renowned expert in the intriguing intersection of perfectionism and boldness, as she shares her journey from seeking love through her actions to doing things from a place of love. With insights influenced by her transformative experience of motherhood, Vitale offers an authentic look at balancing professional success and personal fulfillment, all while embracing imperfections in both areas. Vitale reveals the most common causes of perfectionism, most of which often start in childhood for parental approval or social acceptance. With a keen eye on corporate environments, she distinguishes between slow perfectionism, often seen in procrastination and imposter syndrome, and fast perfectionism, marked by unrealistic expectations and people-pleasing. Vitale’s personal stories shed light on how these traits manifest and provide valuable guidance on managing them effectively. Tune in to hear how you can reclaim control from perfectionism's grip, especially through the boldness within you.
About Vitale Buford Hardin
Vitale Buford Hardin, leading expert in perfectionism and how it permeates corporate culture and individual performance, is the President and CEO of Vitale & Company. Having led two University studies focused on perfectionism in the workplace, Vitale is a true pioneer of thought leadership in this space. This study Revealed that 85% of workplaces have cultures of perfectionism as well as 86% of leaders in these workplaces seeing their work affected by perfectionism, further solidifying perfectionism as a crucial topic to be addressed in every work environment. Throughout Vitale’s life, she has overcome struggles with perfectionism and addiction which propelled her to becoming a published author, nationally recognized speaker and iPEC-certified executive coach. She brings 15 years of corporate experience to her custom trainings, strategic advisory, culture change initiatives and performance coaching.
Additional Resources
Website: vitaleandco.com
LinkedIn: @VitaleBufordHardin
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