Episode 208 - NASA Psychologist: Why High Achievers Sabotage Themselves | Dr. Laura Gallaher

In this episode, we are joined by our special guest, Dr. Laura Gallaher, where she dives into the complexities of her journey in organizational psychology and the power of self-awareness and self-acceptance. In this episode, Laura shares her fascinating career path, from her academic pursuit of psychology to her impactful work with leaders at NASA following the Columbia shuttle accident. Discover how Laura's experience and insights have led to her passion for promoting radical self-acceptance among high achievers. Together, Elena and Laura explore the significance of psychological safety in teams, the importance of self-reflection for leaders, and how embracing self-acceptance can accelerate personal and professional growth. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation filled with practical advice and real-world examples designed to inspire and empower you on your journey of self-awareness.Take the self-acceptance quiz: https://www.gallaheredge.com/sa-quiz-lpConnect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd/Website: https://www.gallaheredge.com/Time stamps:00:00 Columbia Disaster: Foam Impact Issue06:36 Radical Self-Acceptance Journey09:26 Flexible Leadership Mindset11:41 "Discussing Self-Acceptance Quiz"16:55 Letting Go of Crisis Mode18:21 Embracing Crisis for Self-Acceptance24:05 Self-Awareness and Social Media24:48 "Self-Image in Digital Era"30:44 Self-Acceptance Enables Self-Awareness34:09 "When Is Personal Growth Enough?"35:42 Self-Acceptance Fuels Self-Improvement38:24 Building Self-Acceptance MusclesFollow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/Listen on:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wij