The YOU Review Podcast

Selina Yankson

The YOU Review podcast is for corporate professionals ready to step into the spotlight and become the influential leaders they have always wanted to be — without working harder. If you are looking for authentic tools and strategies to help you maximise your leadership impact, authority, and visibility while reclaiming your time, life, and energy, then this podcast is for you. Hosted by Career Strategist and Leadership Coach Selina Yankson, The YOU Review podcast helps you align your secret, private, and public self with your career purpose to maximise your career potential.

  1. S03:E12- Managing Your Energy In Times Of Stress | Selina Yankson

    09/10/2025

    S03:E12- Managing Your Energy In Times Of Stress | Selina Yankson

    Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Mindset Guide Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _________ I know you feel the weight of overwhelming responsibilities and that constant feeling of running on empty. In this essential episode of The YOU Review, host Selina Yankson addresses the epidemic of stress that's affecting professionals everywhere, offering practical strategies for managing your energy when everything feels like too much. Rather than adding another item to your already overwhelming to-do list, Selina focuses on what she calls "the stripping down process," identifying the root cause of your stress and systematically reducing what's draining your energy. She guides you through a practical audit to pinpoint whether your stress originates from work, health, relationships, or simply taking on too many problems from other people. Her approach isn't about perfection; it's about making small, sustainable changes that create space for you to breathe again. From setting boundaries with energy vampires to carving out as little as ten minutes for yourself a day, Selina's strategies are designed for real-life circumstances. She reminds you that you're not meant to carry everyone else's drama while neglecting your own energy needs, and that sometimes the most productive thing you can do is put yourself first. Key Takeaways: Identify the root source of your stress before tackling symptoms Practice "the stripping down process" to eliminate non-essential responsibilities Set boundaries with people who drain your energy through constant drama Carve out 5-10 minutes daily for quiet time Use journaling or voice recording to download overwhelming thoughts If you'd like to work with me on developing personalised stress management strategies, connect with me on the links below. Connect with Selina Yankson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #theyoureview #selinayankson #personaldevelopment #stressmanagement #boundaries #energymanagement #burnoutprevention #selfcare #worklifebalance #mentalhealth

    23 min
  2. S03:E11 - Visibility vs. Validation: Which One Do You Want? | Selina Yankson

    09/03/2025

    S03:E11 - Visibility vs. Validation: Which One Do You Want? | Selina Yankson

    Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Mindset Guide Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _________ Are you struggling to show up authentically because you're confusing visibility with validation? In this thought-provoking episode of The YOU Review, host Selina Yankson challenges the modern obsession with being seen. She asks the crucial question: Do you want genuine visibility or are you really seeking validation from others? Selina dismantles the myth that constant social media posting equals true visibility, arguing that many professionals are stuck in an exhausting loop of seeking external approval rather than building genuine confidence in their worth. She explores why some people feel compelled to be the loudest voice in every room, whilst others struggle to speak up at all, revealing that both behaviours often stem from the same root issue: a validation problem disguised as a visibility challenge. Through practical insights about workplace dynamics and online presence, Selina shows you how to distinguish between authentic visibility (being seen for who you truly are) and validation-seeking behaviour (constantly needing others to confirm your worth). Key Takeaways: Many people seek validation whilst believing they want visibility, creating an exhausting cycle of external approval-seeking True visibility means being comfortable with who you are and what you stand for, without needing constant validation Sometimes silence and reflection create more impactful visibility than constantly making noise Focus on the 99.999% of positive responses rather than giving attention to the few critics who try to invalidate you You can have a powerful voice through various channels, not just social media. If you'd like to dig deeper into this topic or work with me, follow the links below to connect. Connect with Selina Yankson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #theyoureview #selinayankson #personaldevelopment #visibility #validation #confidence #authenticity #leadership #selfworth #professionalbranding #workplaceconfidence

    19 min
  3. S03:E10 - Changing Career: How Do I Know It's the Right Move? | Selina Yankson

    08/27/2025

    S03:E10 - Changing Career: How Do I Know It's the Right Move? | Selina Yankson

    Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Mindset Guide Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _________ "I'm scared of changing careers - how do I know  it's the right move?" The truth? You can't know for sure, but you can research, plan, and prepare yourself for success. In this practical episode of The YOU Review, host Selina Yankson tackles the fear and uncertainty that comes with major career transitions, offering a roadmap for making informed decisions about your professional future. With change happening faster than ever before, she argues that clinging to sunk costs and outdated career models will only hold you back. Instead, she guides you through a strategic approach to career change that begins with understanding what you truly want, thoroughly researching company culture, and aligning your values with potential employers. Selina challenges the typical pattern of job-hopping between similar toxic environments, asking why so many LinkedIn profiles show a string of "ex-company" experiences that didn't work out. Whether you're facing redundancy, feeling unfulfilled, or simply ready for something new, this episode will help you move from paralysis to action. Selina's honest, no-nonsense approach will challenge you to stop waiting for guarantees and start taking control of your career trajectory before external forces make the decision for you. Key Takeaways: You won't know if a career change is right until you make the move, but you can research and plan strategically Focus on company culture and values alignment, not just salary and benefits Release sunk costs - the old model of 10-15 year career stability is breaking down rapidly Research is "cheap" now. Use it to research organisations before joining them Career change is happening anyway, so take control of it yourself Your health must always come before money when evaluating opportunities Start building your skills, personal brand, and financial cushion now, before you need them If you'd like to learn more or collaborate with me, please connect with me using the links below. Connect with Selina Yankson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #theyoureview #selinayankson #personaldevelopment #careerchange #careertransition #jobsearch #workplaceculture #careerstrategy #professionalreinvention #careercoaching

    19 min
  4. S03:E09 - Scared Of Being Left Behind? Do This Instead | Selina Yankson

    08/20/2025

    S03:E09 - Scared Of Being Left Behind? Do This Instead | Selina Yankson

    Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Mindset Guide Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _________ That gnawing fear that keeps you awake at 3am? The one that whispers you're falling behind whilst everyone else races ahead in their careers? It has a name, and in this essential episode of The YOU Review, host Selina Yankson tackles it head-on with her trademark no-nonsense approach. The pandemic didn't just change how we work—it catapulted digital transformation forward by years, leaving many mid-career professionals feeling like their skills are suddenly on "the wrong side of history." Now AI has accelerated change even further, and professionals who thought they'd reached a comfortable plateau find themselves scrambling to catch up. But Selina argues that panic isn't the answer—strategic action is. Through a detailed personal audit process, she reveals how to identify your true value and recognise the arsenal of skills you've accumulated over decades of working. Rather than surrendering to the fear of being left behind, Selina shows you how to become a detective in your own business, understanding where your industry is heading and positioning yourself accordingly. Her tough-love approach will challenge you to stop feeling scared and start making concrete plans for your professional future. Key Takeaways: Conduct a 2-6 week personal audit to understand what you ‘actually do’ versus what you ‘think’ you do Identify your real impact on the company's bottom line, not just your job title responsibilities You're sitting on decades of accumulated skills—learn to recognise and articulate their value Become a detective in your own business and research where your industry is going. If you'd like to learn more or collaborate with me, please connect with me using the links below. Connect with Selina Yankson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #theyoureview #selinayankson #personaldevelopment #careerdevelopment #skillsaudit #industrychange #professionalgrowth #careerplanning #workplacetransformation #futureofwork

    21 min
  5. S03:E08 - Cultivating Self-Awareness To Get What You Want | Selina Yankson

    08/13/2025

    S03:E08 - Cultivating Self-Awareness To Get What You Want | Selina Yankson

    Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Mindset Guide Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _________ Ever wonder why you're not getting what you want from your conversations? In this revealing episode of The YOU Review, host Selina Yankson explores how crucial conversations are often missed because we're not willing to give into our own self-awareness. You'll discover why being jokey or making indirect comments instead of saying what you want takes your conversations off track. Selina reveals how unexpressed desires carry over into the next level of communication, and why understanding your triggers under stress is essential for achieving better outcomes in any situation. Key Takeaways: Why crucial conversations are missed when we're not willing to face our self-awareness How being jokey or indirect instead of saying what you want derails conversations Why unfinished conversations carry themselves into your subsequent communications How to understand what triggers you in stressful situations The importance of knowing what result you really want from high-stakes conversations Discover how to have adult conversations that get you what you need, whether you're dealing with your boss, colleagues, or family. Connect with Selina Yankson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #theyoureview #selinayankson #personaldevelopment #selfawareness #communication #crucialconversations #conflictresolution #negotiation #leadership #workplaceconversations

    21 min

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The YOU Review podcast is for corporate professionals ready to step into the spotlight and become the influential leaders they have always wanted to be — without working harder. If you are looking for authentic tools and strategies to help you maximise your leadership impact, authority, and visibility while reclaiming your time, life, and energy, then this podcast is for you. Hosted by Career Strategist and Leadership Coach Selina Yankson, The YOU Review podcast helps you align your secret, private, and public self with your career purpose to maximise your career potential.