Unlocking Potential: Coaching, Imposter Syndrome, and Growth with Liz Hnat & Amanda Cookson

Welcome back to another episode of the Make Things Better podcast where we talk with Amanda Cookson and Liz Hnat 05:21 - Liz discusses how coaching helped her overcome imposter syndrome and creating a growth mindset, which significantly impacted her career progression. 10:15 - Amanda elaborates on how imposter syndrome can manifest in different work environments, particularly for women in male-dominated industries like tech. 17:59 - Amanda shares her insights on creating safe and supportive environments in the workplace, reflecting on the success of Hive in retaining employees through its culture of support and feedback. 27:03 - Amanda and Liz reflect on the importance of listening, how effective managers help others feel heard, and the role of communication in leadership. 36:40 - Discussion on how Hive created strategy teams to empower employees, and how this initiative supports diversity, inclusion, and long-term company goals. 46:31 - Final reflections on making things better in life, with Amanda highlighting love, self-compassion, and supporting others as key elements for positive change. Find us at www.hiveit.co.uk

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The main goal of The Make Things Better Podcast is to create a discussion on how technology is used, with the hope of bringing in areas of sociology, psychology, and philosophy. We intend to talk about topics such as; technologies impact on mental health, inclusive design and design accessibility, the social impact of design, compassion in digital spaces, new ideas around how we use technology, data privacy issues, procrastination when using technology and more!