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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 9 MIN

175. Conquering Your Inner Critic

from The Visibility Factor · host Susan M. Barber

175. Conquering Your Inner Critic This episode delves into the concept of the inner critic, exploring how it manifests in our lives and careers. She discusses the negative self-talk that often accompanies new challenges and the impact of fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing this inner voice and offers strategies for overcoming it, including naming the critic and focusing on the supportive inner coach. The episode concludes with practical exercises to help listeners reframe their thoughts and take action despite their fears. In this episode: The inner critic often appears when trying something new. Fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome can hold you back. Negative self-talk is a key indicator of the inner critic. Naming your inner critic can help manage its influence. The inner coach provides encouragement and support. Perfectionism is a way to avoid criticism. Adopting an imperfect action approach can be liberating. Writing down negative messages can reveal the inner coach. Reframing negative messages into positive ones is crucial. You don't have to face challenges alone; seek support. Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book. As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected]. You can also find me on social media everywhere – Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you! If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too! Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast! 

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175. Conquering Your Inner Critic This episode delves into the concept of the inner critic, exploring how it manifests in our lives and careers. She discusses the negative self-talk that often accompanies new challenges and the impact of fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing this inner voice and offers strategies for overcoming it, including naming the critic and focusing on the supportive inner coach. The episode concludes with practical exercises to help listeners reframe their thoughts and take action despite their fears. In this episode: The inner critic often appears when trying something new. Fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome can hold you back. Negative self-talk is a key indicator of the inner critic. Naming your inner critic can help manage its influence. The inner coach provides encouragement and support. Perfectionism is a way to avoid criticism. Adopting an imperfect action approach can be liberating. Writing down negative messages can reveal the inner coach. Reframing negative messages into positive ones is crucial. You don't have to face challenges alone; seek support. Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book. As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected]. You can also find me on social media everywhere – Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you! If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too! Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!

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