
Ever catch yourself trying to prove you’re good enough - again? This week I’m digging into why we chase validation at work (and in life), and how that constant need to earn approval shapes the decisions we make.
I’ll walk you through how to spot whose opinions are running the show, how to turn the volume down on your inner critics, and what it really takes to start trusting yourself instead. Because you don’t need to earn your worth. You already have it.
You’ve got this!
I’m your coach, Kate Maxwell 🫶
Timestamps:
00:00 – The pressure to prove yourself at work
01:04 – Why we crave validation and how it forms
02:50 – How to identify your critics and supporters
04:53 – The hidden cost of external validation
07:22 – How to switch to internal validation
10:55 – Steps to practice self-validation
11:53 – Final encouragement and next steps
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