EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 38 MIN
S2: Ep. 16 How to Own Your Inner Critic and Reclaim Personal Power
from Financially Empowered Women · host Dionne Payn
Have you ever found yourself in a meeting, successful and capable, yet feeling like a total fraud? What if the constant second-guessing you experience isn't a personal flaw, but the result of navigating a professional system that was never built for you to thrive? For many high-performing women, the path to the top is paved with gendered feedback and outdated expectations. You may have been told to be "more direct" only to be labelled "aggressive," or encouraged to be "confident" only to be called "arrogant." This constant tension erodes personal power and feeds an inner critic that was originally designed to keep us safe, but now often keeps us small. Real success in career progression for women requires unravelling these corporate narratives and leading with authenticity. In this episode, leadership strategist Bron Stephens shares her journey from "awful leader" to a CEO managing portfolios worth half a billion dollars. Bron explains why modern leadership models are often "patriarchal lenses" that fail to acknowledge the human side of business. Together, we explore the four steps to reclaiming personal power, the importance of building male allies, and how to identify the specific voice of your inner critic so it no longer runs on default. 🎧 Press play now to learn how to master career progression for women by owning your inner critic and leading with clarity. In this episode, you will: ✅ Learn how to identify and dismantle outdated leadership models that hinder career progression for women. ✅ Understand the origins of your inner critic and how to take it off "default mode" to reclaim your confidence. ✅ Discover the four-step framework for personal power: values, blind spots, inner critic management, and future clarity. About Bron Stephens Bron Stephens is a leadership strategist and executive coach known for bringing clarity, confidence, and personal power to high-performing women across Australia. As a former CEO with more than two decades of experience leading global teams of up to 500 people, she has firsthand experience dismantling corporate systems from the inside. Bron now works with women to help them lead authentically and achieve their professional goals without sacrificing their wellbeing. Connect with Bron Stephens 🌐 Website: bronstephens.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Bron Stephens - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bron-stephens/ 📘 Free Resource: Own Your Inner Critic Guide - https://bronstephens.com/own-your-inner-critic/ ☕ Book a Coffee Date: Free Discovery Call - https://bronstephens.com/book-a-free-call/ Financially Empowered Women Podcast The Financially Empowered Women Podcast is for women who want to take control of their financial future and make a lasting impact. Each week, we bring on expert guests to answer real listener questions, helping them break financial barriers, build wealth, and invest in social change. Whether you’re looking to master your money, grow your income, or use your wealth as a force for good, this podcast gives you the tools to make it happen. Next Steps Join the community for free resources to help you take control of your financial future at www.women4homes.com
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Have you ever found yourself in a meeting, successful and capable, yet feeling like a total fraud? What if the constant second-guessing you experience isn't a personal flaw, but the result of navigating a professional system that was never built for you to thrive? For many high-performing women, the path to the top is paved with gendered feedback and outdated expectations. You may have been told to be "more direct" only to be labelled "aggressive," or encouraged to be "confident" only to be called "arrogant." This constant tension erodes personal power and feeds an inner critic that was originally designed to keep us safe, but now often keeps us small. Real success in career progression for women requires unravelling these corporate narratives and leading with authenticity. In this episode, leadership strategist Bron Stephens shares her journey from "awful leader" to a CEO managing portfolios worth half a billion dollars. Bron explains why modern leadership models are often "patriarchal lenses" that fail to acknowledge the human side of business. Together, we explore the four steps to reclaiming personal power, the importance of building male allies, and how to identify the specific voice of your inner critic so it no longer runs on default. 🎧 Press play now to learn how to master career progression for women by owning your inner critic and leading with clarity. In this episode, you will: ✅ Learn how to identify and dismantle outdated leadership models that hinder career progression for women. ✅ Understand the origins of your inner critic and how to take it off "default mode" to reclaim your confidence. ✅ Discover the four-step framework for personal power: values, blind spots, inner critic management, and future clarity. About Bron Stephens Bron Stephens is a leadership strategist and executive coach known for bringing clarity, confidence, and personal power to high-performing women across Australia. As a former CEO with more than two decades of experience leading global teams of up to 500 people, she has firsthand experience dismantling corporate systems from the inside. Bron now works with women to help them lead authentically and achieve their professional goals without sacrificing their wellbeing. Connect with Bron Stephens 🌐 Website: bronstephens.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Bron Stephens - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bron-stephens/ 📘 Free Resource: Own Your Inner Critic Guide - https://bronstephens.com/own-your-inner-critic/ ☕ Book a Coffee Date: Free Discovery Call - https://bronstephens.com/book-a-free-call/ Financially Empowered Women Podcast The Financially Empowered Women Podcast is for women who want to take control of their financial future and make a lasting impact. Each week, we bring on expert guests to answer real listener questions, helping them break financial barriers, build wealth, and invest in social change. Whether you’re looking to master your money, grow your income, or use your wealth as a force for good, this podcast gives you the tools to make it happen. Next Steps Join the community for free resources to help you take control of your financial future at www.women4homes.com
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