Confronting Your Inner Saboteurs

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan delve into the concept of 'saboteurs'—internalized voices or beliefs that hinder personal growth and change. They explore various types of saboteurs such as avoidance, perfectionism, judgment, and people-pleasing. They share personal stories illustrating how these voices manifest and how to overcome them. The episode introduces the Positive Intelligence (PQ) assessment by Shirzad Chamine as a useful tool for identifying saboteurs. Finally, they offer practical tips for naming and acknowledging saboteurs, understanding their fears, and leaning into one's 'leader within' to foster growth and change.Tools:Take the Positive Intelligence Saboteur AssessmentSaboteur Reflection ToolReferences:Positive Psychology: How to Overcome Your Saboteurs in CoachingMidi Health (U.S., not sponsored)Form Fitness Brooklyn (NYC, not sponsored)This links to the following episodes:Go Coach Yourself: Understanding Who Your People AreGo Coach Yourself: Imposter SyndromeHosts:Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoachingVic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk