Confronting the Ego: Overcoming Perfectionism in a Live Coaching Session with Jess, Episode 19

The Challenges of Change

Join Laura as she dives deep with Jess, a fellow coach at Change by Challenge, in this insightful live coaching session. Jess shares her journey of breaking free from the need to do everything "the right way," a mindset shaped by her past and perpetuated by her inner critic.

Key Highlights:

  • Perfectionism as a Self-Defense Mechanism: Jess explores how her desire for perfection is rooted in a fear of criticism, both real and imagined. She reveals how this impacts her daily life and coaching style.
  • Recognizing Red Flags: Learn how Jess identifies triggers and red flags that indicate she’s falling back into old patterns of needing control and perfection.
  • Shifting Perspectives on Criticism: Discover the strategies Jess uses to reframe her relationship with criticism and how this transformation helps her approach coaching with greater freedom and authenticity.
  • The Impact of Words: Jess discusses a powerful moment when her well-intentioned message was misinterpreted, and how it shaped her approach to public communication and marketing.
  • Embracing Growth Over Perfection: Laura and Jess explore the concept of growth through imperfection and the importance of staying true to one’s message, despite external criticism or misunderstanding.

Tune in to uncover powerful strategies for letting go of the need to be perfect and embracing a more authentic, growth-oriented approach to coaching and life.

If you’re interested in working with Change by Challenge, visit https://www.changebychallenge.com/contact.

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