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If you have ever suffered from imposter syndrome, you’re not alone.
Stacey Cabell has been there too — and it almost stopped her from launching her successful travel business. A former high school dropout, she had overcome her own self-doubt to find her way to winning. And now she’s helping other tourism professionals do the same.
Stacey joins this episode of the podcast to discuss the many negative thoughts and self-defeating mindsets that hold travel pros back. She tells her own story of dealing with imposter syndrome and shares insights on managing risk without succumbing to fear. Plus, we have news about a drop in transatlantic air traffic and a Hot Minute about whether the travel industry is a good fit for young parents.
Stacey had a lot of hard-won insights on how doubt and negativity impact a travel seller’s work. Here’s what she had to say about dealing with imposter syndrome:
“The imposter syndrome never goes away. There’s not a pill for it that you can take. I’ve been lucky enough over the last few years is to learn exercises that help bring me back to say, hey, that’s imposter syndrome. Don’t listen to it.”
Plus, she had great perspectives on:
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1:07 — Travel News: Transatlantic air travel is on the decline
2:27 — News From Us: Join us for a student travel FAM in Kentucky
6:33 — From high-school dropout to successful travel entrepreneur
9:25 — The value of travel industry training
11:56 — Why Stacey Cabell took a chance on a friend — and herself
14:26 — How imposter syndrome haunts travel pros
19:06 — Managing fear and financial risk in group travel
22:54 — Is mindset training woo-woo nonsense?
25:20 — Mindset resources for travel pros on a budget
42:39 — Hot Minute: Is there a place for young parents in travel?
See the full interview with Stacey on our YouTube channel.
Gather and Go with Brian Jewell is a tourism industry podcast that helps group travel leaders plan, promote and lead better trips. There are also tips and insights for destination marketers and others who support the tourism trade. Each episode reaches thousands of professional tour operators, travel agents and the volunteer group leaders they serve. The audience also includes destination museum leaders, church travel leaders and other tourism enthusiasts around the world. Each show includes an interview with a smart travel pro or an insightful person from outside tourism who’s expertise can help make travel businesses better. You’ll also hear travel news, road tips and more. New episodes are released about twice monthly.
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