<ul><li>Believe in your potential and the power of choice to shape your life.</li><li>Overcome self-doubt and embrace the idea that you are entitled to pursue your dreams.</li><li>Failure is not the end; it is a necessary part of growth and can be survived.</li><li>Being specific and authentic in your work can resonate with others and create relatable experiences.</li></ul>

Key Takeaways

<ul><li>Catherine Reitman, the showrunner of her own series, shares her journey of feeling powerless and unqualified to finding empowerment.</li><li>She encourages listeners to believe in their potential for growth outside their comfort zones.</li><li>Reitman pursued writing after feeling frustrated with the constant rejection in her acting career.</li><li>She emphasizes the importance of making the choice to pursue one's true calling and not succumbing to self-doubt.</li></ul>

A guide to believing in yourself (but for real this time) | Catherine Reitman | TEDxToronto

<ul><li>Embrace the choice to grow outside your comfort zone and pursue your passions.</li><li>Don't let rejection or feeling unqualified hold you back from exploring new opportunities.</li><li>Start taking small steps towards your goals, even if you feel unsure or inexperienced.</li><li>Be specific and authentic in your work, cutting your voice so sharply that it becomes unmistakably yours.</li></ul>

Actionable Insights

<ul><li>Recognize the importance of making choices that align with your true self.</li><li>Understand that personal growth often requires stepping outside your comfort zone.</li><li>Learn to navigate and overcome rejection and self-doubt.</li><li>Develop the courage to pursue your passions and stick to your vision.</li></ul>

Learning Outcomes

TV star, Catherine Reitman, shares her lessons learned in seeing ideas thru to their completion, not allowing others to reshape your vision and a little bit about family dynamics.  Catherine Reitman is the creator, executive producer, writer, and star of CBC’s acclaimed original comedy series, Workin’ Moms. Known for her roles in Blackish and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Reitman was a member of Sunday Company at the influential Groundlings improv theatre and school in Los Angeles. Reitman’s writing and producing credits include VH1’s Miss You Much and the web series, Breakin’ it Down with Catherine Reitman. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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