Negative Self-Talk & Confidence

In this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Susan Stutzel about the effect negative self-talk has on our confidence. We all have that incessant little voice in our heads that narrates our stories: what we can and cannot do, what is possible or impossible, and even how we see ourselves. As easy as it is to be complacent with the internal dialogue that often tells us “no, you can’t” or "that's not for you," mindset and productivity coach Susan Stutzel encourages us to become more aware and mindful of our negative self-talk. We learn that the way in which we speak to and perceive ourselves profoundly influences the trajectory of our personal and professional growth. Susan teaches us how we can begin flipping the script on our internal dialogue so that we progress from negative self-talk toward a more intentional, sustainable narrative that supports our confidence through our professional pursuits. From establishing accountability partners to journaling negative thought processes, Susan spotlights the importance of reframing the stories that women are often socialized to believe, moving from an "I can't do that" to an "I can do anything!" frame of mind. We must take the initiative in rewriting our own personal narratives in order for our belief systems to change that sneaky little voice in our heads. 

Host: Lorelei Gonzalez
Co-host: Susan Stutzel, CPA

Susan Stutzel, CPA, is passionate about freeing professional women from self-sabotaging goals and helping them build a life of purpose and balance. As a Mindset and Productivity Coach, she helps her clients ditch overwhelm by finding their voice through the process of rebuilding habits and expectations, so they can feel successful- both professionally and at home. 

Things you will learn in this episode (chapter markers available):  

• Self-talk and its effects 1:10
• The negativity 2:24
• Detriment to the professional 8:00
• Women-specific hurdles 9:30
• The ghost of childhood’s past 12:30
• Flipping the script 16:25
• Femme fact: Yayoi Kusama 23:45

Resources mentioned in this episode:  

• Mindset by Carol Dweck (book)
• Who Switched Off My Brain? by Caroline Leaf (book)
• S Stutzel Coaching (website)

Episode sponsors:  

• HERdacity   
• Moonray  

Looking for additional resources on this topic? Check out our blog “How Women Can Develop Their Confidence” by Jessica Thibodeau 

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