Do I Need A Life Coach?
Do I Need a Life Coach?
You’re driven, talented, and ready for more — but somehow, you still feel stuck. You second-guess yourself in meetings, hold back your ideas, and wonder if you’re really as capable as everyone thinks.
You give so much to your work and the people around you, yet when it comes to your own growth, you feel like you’re running on empty.
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Ep. 194 - When Control Tightens: The Hidden Link Between Significance, Ego, and Leadership
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You’ve probably felt it before—the moment when something small at work triggers a wave of doubt, frustration, or the urge to tighten your grip on everything around you. In this episode, you’ll discover why that reaction isn’t about the situation at all - it’s about significance.
When you feel overlooked, questioned, or out of control, your ego jumps in to protect your identity. You start micromanaging, overthinking, or withdrawing. Sound familiar? This episode breaks down the powerful connection between significance, ego, and control, and shows you how these forces quietly shape your behaviour at work.
You’ll learn how to recognise the trigger, question the story your ego is telling you, and release the need to control every outcome. Instead of spiralling into self-doubt or defensiveness, you’ll step into grounded leadership and calm influence.
If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself or feeling like you have to prove your worth, this episode will help you lead, and live, from a place of real confidence.
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