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May 2024
35m 53s

Dealing with Rejection: A 5-Step Process...

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About this episode

Let's be real - rejection stings, no matter who you are or what you're trying to achieve. Whether it's a job you didn't get, a stage you didn't book, or a romantic partner who didn't choose you, hearing "no" is never fun.

But what if I told you that rejection is not a roadblock, but a key to unlocking your biggest breakthroughs and most incredible opportunities? What if every "no" was not a rejection, but a redirection to something even better?

In this episode, I'm sharing:

- The 5 specific steps I use to process and reframe every rejection

- Why numbing out your feelings after a "no" is the worst thing you can do

- How to diagnose a rejection and use it to level up

- The hidden "yeses" in the rejections that shaped my life and career

- How to develop an action plan that turns a "no" into a win

I'm also taking you behind the scenes and reading real rejection emails I've received — because transparency is everything!


If you've ever struggled with rejection or let a "no" derail your dream, this episode will be a game-changer. It's time to change your relationship with rejection and start harnessing its power.


Your biggest "yeses" are on the other side of your most painful "noes" - listen now to start seeing them!


Where to find me:

Get my book "Be Seen": https://jengottlieb.com/beseen/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb 

Website: https://jengottlieb.com/ 

My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb 

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