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Allow Yourself to Be Brilliant

Allow Yourself to Be Brilliant

Often, the main obstacle blocking us from realizing our full potential is ourselves

By Bill Hoogterp, founder and creator of Own the Room® public speaking and communication training system.

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Are you consciously or subconsciously dulling your own luster? Are you afraid to let yourself shine, or are you allowing others to dim your light? Learn how to give yourself permission to embrace and unleash your own brilliance. Own the Room® is offering a 20% discount to Lean In community members for in-person trainings and online classes. Visit owntheroom.com and enter the promo code “leanin” when you register for a course.

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