#13 | The Science Behind Why the System Trained You to Be a Perfectionist and How to Break Free and Get Promoted.

Join Caroline Esterson as she tackles the crippling effects of perfectionism in the workplace. This episode features career strategist, therapeutic counsellor and coach, Chris Mooney, who shares insights on overcoming fear and embracing progress. Learn actionable strategies to boost your career momentum by prioritising progress over perfection. Discover why "practice makes progress" is the key to success, and get ready for next week's deep dive into psychological safety with expert Gary Keogh. Don't miss out on transforming your career with these powerful insights!Key TakeawaysDon't wait for the perfect moment to act.Perfectionism can disguise itself as diligence.Fear of judgment and failure often holds us back.Progress is more important than polish.Ask better questions to unlock momentum.Sharing ideas early can ignite collaboration.Celebrate effort, not just completion.Practice makes progress, not perfection.Embrace your flaws as part of growth.Sound bites"Embrace your flaw-som-ness.""Practice makes progress.""You just need more courage."RESOURCESGrab your Perfectionist Recovery Kit and Team Tool right hereRead more about it hereConnect with Caroline on LinkedIn Connect with Chris on LinkedIn New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.