EPISODE 59

What do we do when our insecurity rears its head? When we feel vulnerable and exposed, incompetent but we still have to lead? Denying, suppressing or bypassing our insecurities may give us short-term relief but will inevitably lead us to greater stress and disintegration.

In this episode I explain why learning to recognise and deal with our insecurities in a healthy, self-compassionate way is essential to leading effectively. I go on to offer 4 steps we can take to become better at leading ourselves through our insecurities.

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RESOURCES
Safe Spaces for Becoming (with Edwina Yeow)
Being A Safe Space for Myself (with Edwina Yeow)
Counselling or Spiritual Direction (or both?)
Inner-child Healing (with Dr Jean Cheng)
Why Your Family of Origin Impacts You More Than Anything Else (by Adam Young)

CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:54) - Introduction
(00:06:50) - Our Scripts of Shame
(00:13:48) - 1. Notice Our Feelings of Insecurity
(00:21:36) - 2. Become Aware of Our Coping Mechanisms
(00:26:30) - 3. Learn Different Responses to Emotional Dysregulation
(00:29:24) - 4. Develop External Resources to Support Us
(00:35:14) - Praxis: Listen. Ponder. Act.
(00:42:53) - Conclusion

TRANSCRIPT
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REFLECTION PROMPT
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Dealing with Our Insecurities in Leadership