37 Self Awareness or Overthinking: Navigating the Fine Line, with Andrew Sewell

Welcome to another episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by, Andrew Sewell, a leadership coach and the author of "The Overthinker's Guide to Life".  Andrew's expertise lies in 'overthinking', a topic that we frequently discuss on this podcast in relation to self-awareness. Today, we delve deeper into the question of when self-awareness becomes rumination and overthinking. We also explore the definition of self-awareness and its significance in leadership effectiveness. Andrew is a former advertising creative who made a bold career shift in midlife. Instead of continuing to climb the corporate ladder, he decided to pursue his passion for psychology and inner leadership work. Andrew's experiences as a writer and idea generator in advertising gave him a unique perspective on the power of imagination, but also led to constant overthinking and stress. In his quest to find balance, Andrew shares his journey as a recovering overthinker and how he has changed his relationship with his thoughts. Andrew made the decision to become a leadership coach, combining his professional background with his deep understanding of psychology. With his expertise in both creativity and mental well-being, Andrew now helps individuals navigate their own journeys of self-discovery and personal growth.Join us as we uncover the importance of self-awareness as a leader and how it can greatly impact personal and professional growth. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation with Andrew Sewell!Check out Andrew's websiteConnect with Andrew hereSupport the showFind Out MoreThanks for joining me on my learning journey! Until next time... Find out About me Connect on LinkedIn Sign up to my Newsletter Rate and ReviewOnce you've taken a listen please leave a rate and review on your favourite podcast player. A little word from you means a big deal to me!