#354 Psychologist Dr. Lara Pence on Imposter Syndrome, Negative Thoughts, and Confidence

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Action Plan:</span> <a href= "https://jimharshawjr.com/action"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://jimharshawjr.com/</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">ACTION<br /> </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Free Clarity Call:</span> <a href="https://jimharshawjr.com/action"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://jimharshawjr.com/</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">APPLY</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Negative thinking— though unwanted— is not exactly the enemy we think it is. In this episode, Dr. Lara Pence reveals how something negative may just be your key to success.</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Lara Pence is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She is the owner of her own private practice, Chief Mind Works, in Colorado and has worked with parents, families, and children for the last two decades. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She is the co-author of “10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families,” the Chief Mind Doc at Spartan, and founder of LIGHFBOX. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She is also featured as a regular guest expert on the new CNBC show, “No Retreat: Business Bootcamp’ with Joe De Sena— who has recently been on the show (see JimHarshawJr.com/340). </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lara has also worked as a coach at Unbeatable Mind alongside Navy SEAL Mark Divine— who graced the show back in episode 45 (see JimHarshawJr.com/45). </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Lara reveals why having negative thoughts is just as important as having a clear and positive mind, how to handle them, and how to address such thoughts— especially when it's your kids on the receiving end. Don’t miss this interview. Tune in now!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Acti