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Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

How embracing emotions will accelerate your career | Joe Hudson (executive coach, Art of Accomplishment)

Aug 8, 2024
Joe Hudson, a leading executive coach and founder of Art of Accomplishment, shares insights on how embracing emotions can fuel career growth. He discusses overcoming the critical inner voice that many tech professionals face and the importance of emotional acceptance. Listeners learn about 'emotional inquiry' for personal growth, how to enhance productivity through joy, and create engaging meeting dynamics. Hudson emphasizes the value of gratitude and personal experimentation in shaping one's emotional landscape, ultimately advocating for authenticity over mere self-improvement.
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  • Engaging with the critical voice in one's head rather than silencing it can free individuals from its destructive constraints.
  • Embracing and exploring all emotions enhances decision-making, leading to a more empowered and authentic existence.

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The Critical Voice in Your Head

The pervasive critical voice in one's head is often misleading and destructive, creating unnecessary pressure for self-improvement. This voice consistently asserts itself by repeating negative statements, which can lead to diminished enjoyment and fulfillment in life, regardless of external success. Rather than attempting to silence this voice, it is recommended to engage with it in a different manner, such as acknowledging the fear behind its claims and creating a playful relationship with it. By treating the critical voice as a companion to learn from rather than an authoritative figure, individuals can regain freedom from its constraints.

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