Meet Maria - Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

Meet Maria. It’s 10 p.m. on a Tuesday, and as she stares at an empty wine bottle, she questions, “What am I doing with my life?” On the surface, her career seems perfect. Eight months ago, Maria became a sales manager at a SaaS company in San Francisco, consistently ranking as a top performer. However, she’s plagued by self-doubt. This week has been typical for Maria. After an early gym session and a busy day of meetings, she receives an email from an unhappy client about one of her team members, Toby. Although Toby insists he explained everything, the client remains frustrated, and Maria feels the weight of responsibility as her director inquires about the situation. Jay sits down with Kristel Bauer, a top keynote and TEDx speaker, focusing on corporate wellness and performance. After years in healthcare, she moved into speaking and media to share her ideas on happiness, leadership, mindset, peak performance, resilience, team building, and work/life balance. Kristel is also the host of the top-rated podcast Live Greatly, which offers insights on optimizing mental well-being and achieving success without self-sabotage.  Join us as we explore how Maria can reclaim her confidence and continue to excel in her role without the burden of harsh self-judgment. If you relate to Maria's struggles, don’t hesitate to reach out for support. Let’s work together to shift that inner dialogue and cultivate a mindset of empowerment! Timestamps (00:01) Maria’s story (01:12) Maria's anxiety (02:28) Drained by self-criticism (03:39) Introduction to Kristel Bauer (04:41) Kristel's transition to speaking (08:04) Work-life balance misconception (12:12) Managing family and work (14:10) The importance of fluidity (14:58) Overcoming public speaking fear (18:51) Understanding negative self-talk (22:18) Body feedback and stress (23:28) Sitting with emotions (24:44) Future self-reflection (26:22) Imposter syndrome insights (28:26) Nurturing self-relationship (29:05) Identifying what matters (31:13) Building quality relationships (32:55) Actionable steps for Maria (34:32) Proactive intentional living (35:02) Seeking support (36:16) Healthy coping mechanisms (38:49) Creating new habits (42:42) Powerful questions (43:30) Building a support team (44:05) Imposter syndrome insights (45:21) Closing remarks Notable Quotes [17:10] "Just because I'm uncomfortable, it doesn't mean I'm bad at it; it means that it's new and that's okay." — Kristel Bauer [42:42] "Ask yourself powerful questions: How can I view this in a way that is more empowering for me? What is a response my future self will be proud of?" — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, keynote speaker, and founder of Live Greatly. With a background as a physician assistant and in integrative medicine, Kristel helps organizations enhance well-being, leadership, and performance through mindset optimization. She is passionate about fostering resilience, balance, and sustainable success, working with top companies to create positive workplace cultures. Kristel is also the host of the Live Greatly podcast, where she explores holistic approaches to achieving personal and professional fulfillment. Resources and Link Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Kristel Bauer Website: https://www.livegreatly.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristel-bauer-4a93881a3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livegreatly_co/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livegreatlykristelbauer7846 Mentioned  Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work by Kristel Bauer Live Greatly Podcast Kristel Bauer's TED Talk