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Feb 2025
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217. Silence Your Inner Critic: How to ...

SUSAN CALLENDER
About this episode

Are you tired of holding back in meetings, second-guessing your decisions, or letting the fear of judgment keep you from sharing your brilliant ideas? In this value-packed episode, we're diving deep into how to break free from approval-seeking behavior and show up powerfully in your professional life.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why our brains are wired to seek approval (and how to work with this instinct instead of against it)
  • The "Validation Vacation" technique for building unshakeable professional confidence
  • How to use the "Perspective Pivot" to transform anxiety into impact
  • The power of "Strategic Vulnerability" in building authentic leadership presence
  • A systematic approach to handling feedback without losing your confidence
  • The game-changing "Future Self Focus" method for making bold decisions

 

Resources Mentioned:

  • "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson

 

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