Undiplomatic

Description

Undiplomatic
by Deesha Dyer

ISBN: 9781538741696
Hardcover, new

Brief Description:
“When Deesha Dyer applied for a White House internship, she was 31, a
community college student and aspiring hip-hop journalist, working in an
administrative role at a real estate company. When President Barack Obama
was elected, she felt so inspired that she took a chance on herself despite
having no political background or connections. Suddenly, she found herself
in the White House at the epicenter of U.S. government. Her fellow interns
were in their early 20s, went to Ivy League schools, and had previous
political experience. But in spite of the little voice in her head telling
her she didn’t deserve to be there, Deesha thrived, accompanying President
Obama on high-level trips, continuing to work for the administration full-
time after her internship ended, and ultimately rising to the key
administration role of Social Secretary, for which she orchestrated
everything from major diplomatic summits to functions with Beyonce and the
Pope. Still, Imposter Syndrome appeared at every turn threatening her self-
esteem and proven aptitude. Undiplomatic is personal development book
combining Deesha’s personal story with hard-earned lessons on how she
successfully combatted feelings of doubt while holding a top-level
position. In this book, Deesha will share what she’s learned along the way
and reflect on how she changed her life by realizing that her imposter
syndrome was neither her fault nor her responsibility. She will dive into
how she learned to give herself the same grace she gives to others and
offer her best wisdom about authenticity and curiosity, the myth of “being
yourself”, and the importance of understanding that what you have is what
you’ve earned. Deesha is honest that nobody can “solve” imposter syndrome
and never think of it again. But she invites you to walk beside her as she
shows you what the journey of believing you belong really looks like, and
the joy and freedom that await you on the other side”–