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Ideas on impostor syndrome, confidence, leadership, and doing hard things, from a former NASA propulsion engineer who’s lived it. Grab a coffee and stay a while.

Maureen Zappala’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering diploma from the University of Notre Dame

My Diploma didn’t fly the plane

A room full of degrees During one of our engine tests at NASA, I was in the control room with a dozen other engineers. Every one of us had a

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Imposter Syndrome background

I’m a Fraud. Impostor Syndrome, Part 1

I’m a Fraud. About 13 years ago, I was diligently preparing for my first paid speaking engagement. Up to this

Conquer it by Committing to it.

Have you ever had to dig really deep to overcome a personal setback? Have you found that digging deep means

Five words that make a big difference

Do you know the power of your words to transform negativity? The world is infested with negativity. Crabbing, complaining and

Are You Setting Your Team Up for Failure?

Are you doing what you can for your team to insure success? Or are you setting them up for failure?

Please SCREAM at me!

Just over 2 years ago, I was preparing to compete in a speech contest, the finals of the 2009 Toastmasters

Maureen posing outside in a vibrant blue suit

Flattery or Compliment?

Do you like to receive compliments? Do you like to give them? Have you ever received a compliment that sounded

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