In today’s episode, I unpack a moment I’m not super proud of—a time I said four little words that accidentally derailed a conversation and made someone defensive. I didn’t mean to. But I can see now how it landed, and I’m using this episode to reflect, recalibrate, and hopefully help you avoid doing the same.

Here’s what we explore:

• The unintentional damage of saying those four words (even when it feels true in the moment)
• Why trust can’t be fast-tracked with words—it’s built through context, clarity, and credibility
• The difference between perfection expectations vs. success criteria
• Albert Bandura’s 4 pillars of building self-efficacy (and how I'm applying them to Everest Base Camp 🏔️)
• The tension between moving fast and bringing others along for the ride
• How my ideation strength can backfire when I forget to translate the why and how behind my actions

This is a mini case study in self-awareness, communication under pressure, and learning to adapt—even when you think you’ve got it sorted.

🎧 Let’s chat about the dangers of shortcut phrases, the power of self-efficacy, and what to say instead when you just want to move forward.

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