The Look & Sound of Leadership Mastering Anxiety
Sep 5, 2024
Tom, a leader who bravely shares his personal battle with anxiety, delves into how perfectionism can fuel mental health challenges. He reflects on a near career-ending moment of nervousness and discusses the importance of self-compassion and understanding one's inner self. The conversation highlights using empathy to manage intense emotions and the transformative power of tools like MindShift CBT. With insights on nurturing our inner child, Tom empowers listeners to embark on their own journeys of healing and resilience.
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Maxine's Anxiety
- Maxine, a promising leader, struggled with anxiety that manifested as excessive talking and apologizing.
- She recognized this behavior as a remnant of her teenage self, triggered by a fear of not meeting expectations.
Tom's "Little Tommy"
- Tom Henschel shares his own experience with anxiety, personified as "Little Tommy."
- This anxiety manifests as a feeling of being "less than" others, often triggered by specific situations but sometimes without a clear cause.
Compassion as an Antidote
- Instead of fighting anxiety, Tom advises responding with self-compassion.
- He uses the phrase, "It's okay, kid, I'm the grown-up here, I got this. Thanks for coming by. Love you."