I know, I know – like me, you’ve probably seen this quote a thousand times. But yesterday whilst I was listening to a podcast, for the first time, I really got it.

That you can be told that you that you are incapable or worthless or flawed or boring (or whatever) and you have a choice. Do I believe this? Is it true for me? Do I consent to seeing myself this way?

What’s interesting for me as a career and leadership coach, is that often the person telling you that you are inferior is you. It’s your own internal narrative spinning this story. These narratives are often screaming at us just when we need them to be quiet – when taking on a new challenge or navigating career change, or looking for a new role. Times when we need our confidence and optimism. You need to really challenge that narrative. Just because you think it, it doesn’t make it true.