E158: Breaking Free from the Prison of Perception

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Unchartered and Unfiltered — A Journey Back to You, I’m sharing the journey of a leader who was stuck in the exhausting cycle of trying to manage how people saw them. From over-explaining to emotional contortionist, they believed that if they just “got it right,” others would finally see their worth.Spoiler alert: That’s not how it works.One doodle of two stick figures changed everything — exposing the mental gymnastics they were doing to fit into an image that was never theirs to begin with.Join me as we unpack:Why feedback feels so personal (and how to stop absorbing it like a sponge)The “box of questions” that changed their leadership styleThe moment they realized: “I don’t need more confidence, I need more curiosity.”How to stop managing perceptions and start leading with presenceThis isn’t a leadership “how-to.” It’s a journey of letting go of what’s not yours to hold. Tune in and walk away with a reframe you didn’t know you needed—until nowSupport the showPlease rate and review with your honest opinion. Subscribe and share with your colleagues especially if you have worked with me and found value in the work we’ve done together. Connect with me in my favourite places, LinkedIn and Instagram and my website is:  https://www.cynthiajamiesoncoach.ca/Book a FREE Call to Explore CoachingMeet Me On The ArcJoin the Free CommunityJoin the Membership Make it a great week!Cynthia Jamieson 🧡🌱Leadership Coach | Creator of The Self-Trust Arc™ | Intuitive Intelligence® Guide | 🎙️ Host | Helping Leaders Lead From Self-Trust, Presence, and Truth