The Double Bind

This episode dives into one of the most painful psychological patterns I see in leaders: the double bind between the fear of failing and the belief that you already have. It’s the loop that makes movement feel dangerous, staying still feel shameful, and progress feel threatening. I break down where this pattern comes from, why it’s not a personality flaw, and how to recognise the moment your system is protecting you from a past that no longer exists. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a way you can’t explain, this episode will give you language for it. It's not fear of failure. It's the simultaneous belief that you've already failed. If you try, you might fail. If you don't try, you're proving you already have. That loop makes movement feel dangerous and staying still feel shameful. This episode names where that pattern comes from, why it feels so real, and what's actually underneath it. --- Follow Maryanne for updates here: www.maryannekatsidis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryannekatsidis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryannekatsidisadvisor Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannekatsidis/ By accessing this podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Maryanne Katsidis, or used by Maryanne Katsidis with permission, and are protected under the Australian and International trademark laws. Except as otherwise herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal and other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing of this podcast may be made without prior written permission of Maryanne Katsidis, which may be requested by contacting [email protected]. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application or interpretation of the information presented herein.