Lead With Influence
Lead with Influence is about influencing positive change — in yourself, your relationships, and your leadership. Hosted by executive coach Matt Norman, each episode distills insights from decades of experience helping people communicate with impact, lead with humility, and build trust across differences. These short, thoughtful reflections will help you grow in self-awareness, develop emotional intelligence, and show up more powerfully in your work and life.
Lead With Influence
Navigating Your Inner Critic Amongst Social Interactions
Ever leave a conversation replaying everything you said — and cringing? You’re not alone. In this episode, Matt Norman explores the sneaky voice of the inner critic and why so many of us base our self-worth on how others respond to us. We dive into the concept of the “reflected self,” the exhausting need for constant validation, and how it keeps us stuck in cycles of self-doubt.
But there’s another way. Matt shares how to shift toward a “solid self” — one rooted in your own values, not someone else’s perception. Through personal stories and practical insights, you’ll learn how to quiet that inner critic and show up to your relationships with more confidence, authenticity, and ease.
Whether you're overthinking yesterday’s meeting or dreading your next social event, this episode is for you.