The Anxious Achiever What’s the Root of Your Perfectionism?
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Mar 5, 2025 Susan Schmitt Winchester, an author and former Fortune 500 CHRO, shares her insights on perfectionism's impact on careers and mental health. She discusses the toxic influence of demanding bosses that can fuel perfectionist behavior. With practical strategies, she encourages reframing thoughts and managing workloads to alleviate anxiety. Additionally, Susan emphasizes the importance of embracing vulnerability and understanding emotional triggers. Listeners are provided with actionable tools to foster healthier mindsets and improve their professional lives.
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Toxic Boss & Award
- Susan Schmitt Winchester recounts a story about a toxic boss who unfairly withheld an award from her.
- This experience triggered deep-seated feelings of inadequacy and fear, mirroring childhood experiences.
Perfectionism and Self-Worth
- Perfectionists often tie their self-worth to their accomplishments, leading to intense fear of failure.
- This fear can manifest as constant self-doubt and the need for external validation.
Repeating Past Patterns
- After the incident with her boss, Susan admits to repeating similar patterns in her next job.
- She attributes this to being unaware of how past experiences shaped her workplace behavior.
