Lesson Seventy-Three - Why Smart People Self-Sabotage

Potential Awaits

Potential Awaits
Lesson Seventy-Three - Why Smart People Self-Sabotage
Apr 03, 2026 Season 3 Episode 73
Sue Wedsworth

Sue Wedsworth, Success Coach, Keynote Speaker and Performance Trainer, explores the surprising reason smart, capable people sometimes delay the very things that matter most.

From perfectionism to overthinking to “necessary preparation,” self-sabotage often hides behind behaviours that seem responsible and reasonable.

In this episode, Sue shares personal insight and practical perspective on why hesitation is often linked to stress — and how understanding this can help you take meaningful steps forward.

Have a listen and discover how small shifts in awareness can help you move forward with more clarity and confidence. 

If you’d like to learn how to reduce stress, feel more fulfilled, and create meaningful change in your life and work, visit www.suewedsworth.com
and connect with Sue Wedsworth.

As a Success Coach and Stress-Defense Expert, Sue helps ambitious professionals uncover the limiting beliefs and hidden patterns that quietly hold them back from the results and life they want.

If you’re ready to break through self-limiting barriers, strengthen your stress defense, and expand your potential, Sue would love to hear from you.

Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy-Three - Why Smart People Self-Sabotage 9:56 Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy - Two: Stress Defense: Under Pressure 10:00 Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy-One - The Goal within the Goal 9:42 Episode Artwork Lesson Seventy - The Curious Case of Procrastination 10:30 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-Nine - A Million Dollar You! 17:18 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-Eight - Perfectionism isn't Perfectly Harmless 22:16 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-Seven: Don't be Fooled - ScammerWatch 22:17 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-Six Break Through Procrastination. 17:27 Episode Artwork Lesson 65 - From Worry to Wallet 16:47 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty Four - What Drives You? 13:24 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-Three - Power up your Motivation 15:32 Episode Artwork Lesson 62- Clear Space, Clear Mind 15:49 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty-One: Overcoming Workplace Toxicity 16:52 Episode Artwork Lesson Sixty - Emotional Control thru a Negative Minefield 10:32 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty -Nine - Changing Limiting Beliefs 18:03 Episode Artwork Lesson - Fifty Eight - Unpacking Insecurity 11:38 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty - Six Combating Imposter Syndrome 16:17 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty-Five - Elbows Up 11:57 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty-Four -SAD or Happy - You can Choose 15:33 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty-Three - New Year, New G.A.M.E. 15:52 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty-Two - Get Ready for Christmas 13:42 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty One - Bucket List Motivation 15:43 Episode Artwork Lesson Fifty - Decreasing the Overwhelm 21:17 Episode Artwork Lesson Forty-Nine - Take A Breath with Fariya Doctor 26:31 Episode Artwork Lesson Forty-Eight - Gratitude with Leah Fortune 29:03