Everything Life Coaching: The Positive Psychology and Science Behind Coaching cover image

Self Awareness, the Super-Skill of 2023

Everything Life Coaching: The Positive Psychology and Science Behind Coaching

CHAPTER

Defense Mechanisms - The Greatest Blocker

When you're defending, there's no ownership. So it's really hard to build any relationship or grow with someone if people are defensive. I loved your metaphor of the shield because defense mechanisms are actually good for us in emergency situations. Defense mechanisms are really important in emergency situations that shield can actually save you. But in day-to-day circumstances, they limit your ability to adapt.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner