(#68) How to stop holding yourself back

Episode 68 of the EmpowerHER podcast, hosted by Diana DeBolt, titled "(#68) How to stop holding yourself back" was published on March 24, 2025 and runs 15 minutes.

March 24, 2025 ·15m · EmpowerHER

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Summary

You are holding yourself back. Yeah, I said it. And I need you to hear me out.We reject ourselves before anyone else even gets the chance. We don’t apply for the job, take the next step, or put ourselves out there because we fear rejection. But here’s the truth: we are our own worst enemy.In this episode, we’re talking about the most common ways we hold ourselves back—fear of failure, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, overthinking, people-pleasing, and scarcity mindset. And more importantly, I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts you need to break free.Plus, I’m giving you a journaling exercise to help you start taking action this week.If you’ve ever felt stuck, this episode is for you. Let’s get into it.Work with me 1-1 at ⁠https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/1-1-coaching ⁠If you would like to work with me 1-1 or consult for your organization, email me at [email protected] If you loved this episode, rate, review and subscribe! You can follow Diana ⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachdianadebolt⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TikTok and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachdianadebolt⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram and now watch on YouTube here

Episode Description

You are holding yourself back. Yeah, I said it. And I need you to hear me out.

We reject ourselves before anyone else even gets the chance. We don’t apply for the job, take the next step, or put ourselves out there because we fear rejection. But here’s the truth: we are our own worst enemy.

In this episode, we’re talking about the most common ways we hold ourselves back—fear of failure, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, overthinking, people-pleasing, and scarcity mindset. And more importantly, I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts you need to break free.

Plus, I’m giving you a journaling exercise to help you start taking action this week.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, this episode is for you. Let’s get into it.

Work with me 1-1 at ⁠https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/1-1-coaching ⁠

If you would like to work with me 1-1 or consult for your organization, email me at [email protected]

If you loved this episode, rate, review and subscribe! You can follow Diana ⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachdianadebolt⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TikTok and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachdianadebolt⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram and now watch on YouTube here