When it's time to get out of your own way

Hacking Happy with Penny Locaso

Using science to elevate confidence. Back early on in my career at the ripe old age of 20, I got my first job in a corporate environment working for a woman who I looked up to as a role model. She seemed kind and helpful through the interview process, but not long after I started, I felt like every task I undertook was under a criticism microscope. The longer this went on, the more I tried harder to please her, the less happy she became and the more my confidence eroded. I was astounded at how my environment had a significant downward shift in a skill that was part of who I am. I soon realised how toxic this situation had become and came to the conclusion that the only thing standing between me and my ability to believe in myself again and find that spark in my work, was ME. It was time to get out of my own way. This is where we are going in this week's podcast because I have been blown away by the number of highly successful professional women I have interviewed over the past few weeks who have shared with me that the biggest barrier to them leading a flourishing life is themselves. Take a listen and learn a beautiful little hack to help you dial down the inner chatter and step into your spark. Subscribe & Review The Hacking Happy Podcast Thanks for listening to this week's episode! If this podcast helped you in your journey to injecting more of what makes you feel good each day please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. It's your reviews that enable me to impact more lives for the happier! Resources Want to register for my new LIVE workshop Creating the confidence to believe you can? Register here Sources Psychology Today 'Negative Self Talk Don't Let IT Overwhelm You' Forbes - The confidence gap in men and women why it matters and how to overcome it Bizjournals - This is when confidence at work peaks for women Allen, I.E., Elam, A., Langowitz, N. and Dean, M. (2008) Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2007 Report on Women and Entrepreneurship, The Center for Women's Leadership at Babson College, Babson Park, MA. Where To Find Penny Email Instagram LinkedIn Facebook