Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge Decibelle Creative

In this episode Leila is in conversation with Ayo Abbas, award-winning built environment Marketing Consultant, Speaker and Trainer at Abbas Marketing, talking about all things visibility in online spaces and communicating techincal information.
Ayo and Leila describe how they met at the DIFTK (Doing it for the kids) networking event just before the pandemic, and got chatting over their experience of working in engineering spaces.
Ayo describes her approach to work, cometitiveness, networking, and the digital marketing model that combines online and offline elements. Ayo shares how she approaches comparison in online spaces, how it has been helpful and how she dials messages down when it is less helpful.
They explore privacy, digital footprints and taking a deeper dive behind vanity metrics, and the challenge in knowing how much messaging people actually put out vs what we see and how often.
You can connect with Ayo on linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayoabbas/
Link to the industry article that Ayo mentions in the chat https://www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/the-architecturual-profession-is-in-trouble-collective-action-is-needed-to-fix-it/5127644.article
Context behind the comments made around women and anger vs men and anger at the following links
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/may/11/women-and-minorities-claiming-right-to-rage
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2009-17981-006
Can and angry woman get ahead? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18315800/

Intersectionality and the Imposter Experience: Unpacking Identity with Liana Fricker
In this weeks psychologically speaking episode with Liana Fricker we discuss one of the thoughts that sat behind being visible and holding back for my participants 'what if I'm wrong?'
I loved having Liana on as a guest, a self-proclaimed imposter atheist, our conversation touches on intersectionality and we use the topic of sustainability to unravel what happens when we start talking about complex stuff.
Liana also talks about ADHD, self sabotage, emotional intelligence (EQ), and we explore insecurity, empowerment and attribution bias.
My research suggests that rather than a lack of confidence, it's the context and limited resources available to marginalised individuals that often amplify feelings of being an imposter.
Liana Fricker, founder of Inspiration Space and a beacon for solo founders and companies of one, joins the conversation to share her unique insights. Liana’s commitment to aligning human activity with environmental responsibility is reshaping the narrative for conscious entrepreneurs. Recognised by Startups magazine as one of the most influential women in the industry, Liana brings a fresh perspective to the table, challenging the traditional narratives of impostor and advocating for a deeper understanding of individual experiences shaped by race, gender, and neurodiversity.
They also tackle the environmental implications of our consumption habits and the significance of carbon literacy in making informed choices for a sustainable future.
This episode is a call to action for anyone looking to inspire change and make impactful choices, both for themselves and for the planet.
Connect with Liana Fricker on Linkedin , on Instagram @lianafricker, and through her platform Inspiration Space www.inspirationspace.co.uk

For more psychological insights and to connect with Leila Ainge, visit www.leilaainge.co.uk  and follow her on Instagram @leilaainge and LinkedIn.
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Psychologically Speaking is proudly produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative www.decibellecreative.com / @decibelle_creative / LinkedIn.

I miss her, I miss me? imposter in midlife with Menopause Expert Emma Thomas
In this episode of psychologically speaking, we get curious about the intersection of imposter experiences and middle age, particularly as they relate to the menopause transition. Emma Thomas, host of the Middling Along podcast and an expert in managing menopause, joins Leila to explore the complexities of this life stage and the poignant sense of loss that can accompany middle age and its impact on self-comparison.
Emma also provides clarity on the nuances between perimenopause and menopause. As always, Leila is interested in the parallels that can be drawn between midlife experiences and the feelings of imposter phenomenon.
Find out how hormonal changes can amplify feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, and a perceived lack of resilience. This episode is also packed full of Emma’s insights into the benefits for women of this transition, such as the opportunity for growth and reevaluation.
Leila and Emma discuss the importance of creating psychologically safe spaces, both in corporate environments and within entrepreneurial communities, to support those navigating menopause and imposter feelings. 
For those seeking evidence-based information on menopause, Emma's newsletter an invaluable resource, and her Middling Along podcast serves as a beacon of support and knowledge for those in the throes of this life change.
Connect with Emma Thomas through her website managingthemenopause.com. 
Emma and Leila both talked about the wonderful Kate Codrington and her book ‘Second Spring’ which you can find details of here
For more psychological insights and to connect with Leila Ainge, visit www.leilaainge.co.uk  and follow her on Instagram @leilaainge / Linkedin 
Psychologically Speaking is proudly produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative www.decibellecreative.com / @decibelle_creative / Linkedin

Competition & Comparison with Lucy Werner
Lucy Werner, writer and the self-promotion expert behind Hypeyourself.com, joins Leila from her home in France - avec baby on lap - to share her insights and reflections.
Lucy talks about navigating the online world, where the lines between inspiration and imitation blur, and how she counters the pull of negative patterns by focusing on her distinctiveness. She emphasises the power of authenticity and personal brand uniqueness, which reassuringly cannot be quite so easily replicated by others as brand colours and copy often can.
Leila and Lucy also explore psychological terms "proximity effect" and
"imagined audiences,"
In this friendly chat Lucy and Leila navigate the tricky waters of professional rivalry
with grace, humour, and a healthy dollop of self-hype!
Find Lucy Werner's newsletter 'Hype Yourself' on Substack and connect with her through her bestselling books, 'HypeYourself' and 'BrandYourself'. 
Discover more about Lucy's educational platform at www.hypeyourself.com and follow her on Instagram @hypeyourselfuk.
Lucy and Leila mention More Sales Please by Sara Dalrymple which
is available to purchase here https://amzn.eu/d/23JKcxR
For more psychological insights and to connect with Leila
Ainge, visit www.leilaainge.co.uk  and follow her on Instagram @leilaainge / Linkedin 

Psychologically Speaking is proudly produced by Buckers at
Decibelle Creative www.decibellecreative.com / @decibelle_creative / Linkedin

Owning Your Authenticity and Making a Splash. With Guest Helen Hill 
You’re going to want to *dive in* to today’s episode of Psychologically Speaking…
Leila chats to Helen Hill, the vibrant founder of Unlikely Genius and co-founder of Be the Future. Helen shares her journey from self-conscious business owner to a mermaid on national television (as you do!) Leila and Helen delve into how donning a 13-foot mermaid tail of reclaimed plastic for a BBC News appearance transformed Helen's self-perception and business trajectory, leading to a powerful discussion on the psychological impact of clothing and identity.
Helen used to avoid photographs of herself but has a newfound confidence since embracing the mermaid lifestyle! Leila explores the psychological concepts of enclothed cognition and the proteus effect, discussing the surprising confidence and opportunities that can arise from stepping into character.
Listen to discover how a creative approach to self-presentation, and embracing your most colourful self, can lead to profound personal and professional growth.
Connect with Helen Hill on Linkedin
Find Helen’s podcast ‘Hope. Act. Thrive’ here: https://www.bethefuture.earth/podcast 
Sign up to Helen's Newsletter 'Curiosity Killed The Chaos'
Buy Helen's book Falling off the Ladder
Learn more about Helen’s businesses here:
https://www.unlikelygenius.com/https://www.bethefuture.earth/ 
Connect with Leila online at https://www.leilaainge.co.uk/, and find her on Linkedin , Substack and Instagram @leilaainge
Psychologically Speaking is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

In this episode, Leila explores the concept of gratitude and how it can help us to balance the uncertainty that is often associated with the Imposter Phenomenon. Listen as Leila tells the story of incredible scientists who made a groundbreaking discovery about ageing and approaching difficult situations, and how this relates to our experiences of Imposter Phenomenon.
Links
Read the book about the Telomere effect https://www.elissaepel.com/telomere-effect
Elizabeth Blackburn TedTalk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wseM6wWd74
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