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Scenario

Why self-deprecating humor can signal resistance to development

I joke about being a disaster at everything but my mentor said it makes me seem uncoachable and unwilling to grow and that shook me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your defensive self-criticism is being interpreted as a closed mindset that rejects the possibility of improvement.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Self-deprecating humor?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.