In this episode of Iconic Voicemail, Jen Szpigiel dives deep into the emotional impact of dealing with difficult relationships in both personal and professional life. Jen shares her personal experiences and insights as a life coach, revealing the lessons she's learned from her toughest interactions. This candid conversation explores the challenges of showing up fully, the fear of criticism, and how these difficult people in our lives can be our greatest teachers.

Key Takeaways:

• Fully Showing Up: Jen shares her journey of giving 95% of herself online and the fear that holds her back from that last 5%—the fear of criticism and rejection.
• Difficult People as Teachers: Difficult relationships, whether with clients, team members, or others, are not adversaries but profound teachers that shape us into stronger leaders.
• Patterns and Lessons: Recognize the patterns among those challenging relationships and view them as opportunities for personal growth rather than threats.