The Lies We Tell Ourselves — with Rebecca Nwankwo | Breaking Mental Barriers and the MBA Mindset

What if the loudest thing holding you back isn’t the economy, your boss, or your skills — but your own mind? In this episode of Beyond with Aleksandra King, Aleksandra sits down with Rebecca Nwankwo — author of and Global Executive MBA graduate from IESE Business School — to decode how top leaders turn mindset into their ultimate performance advantage.Together, they unpack how to silence self-doubt, reprogram your thinking, and apply elite MBA principles to real life. From limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome to militant time management and visualisation, this is a practical roadmap for anyone who knows they’re capable of more but keeps getting in their own way.This is more than motivation — it’s a masterclass in mental agility, self-discipline, and growth for ambitious people who are done playing small.🔗 Highlights: The inner critic exposed: spotting the toxic inner voice quietly sabotaging ambition. Rejection as redirection: turning “no” and failure into fuel instead of shame. Visualisation as strategy: using mental rehearsal like a top performer, not a daydreamer. Militant time management: scheduling your day so results become non-negotiable. The high-achiever mindset: shared patterns that make top performers feel “unstoppable.”🎧 Watch the full episode with Rebecca Nwankwo🧠 Key Search Phrases:Rebecca Nwankwo interview, The Lies We Tell Ourselves book, mindset for high performers, overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome, executive MBA mindset, IESE Business School Global Executive MBA, visualisation for success, time management for leaders, limiting beliefs and performance, leadership mindset podcast, female podcast host UK, charismatic business interviewer, entrepreneur journey podcast, inspiring business stories podcast, YouTube business show UK, podcast host for business storytellingJoin the ConversationWhich limiting belief is holding you back right now? Share your thoughts — your story could be the one that frees someone else.📣 Featured Press:Irish Mirror on the dramatic moment Aleksandra walked out of The Apprentice🤝 Work With AleksandraWant to co-create branded podcast content, explore corporate podcast sponsorship opportunities, or bring this level of conversation into your organisation?Get in touch directly to discuss guest opportunities, co-branded episodes, or corporate partnerships.📬 Stay in the LoopWant more episodes, behind-the-scenes clips, and early guest drops?Subscribe at aleksandra.media/subscribe🔗 Connect with AleksandraFollow Aleksandra for updates on new episodes, live recordings, and brand partnership news.