Episode 38 - The Dangers of Trying to Prove Yourself

When you're under pressure at work, the natural response is to want to prove yourself. Whether you're in a new job, you've been promoted or a new boss comes in you want to make sure you make the right impressionBut feeling pressured to prove yourself comes with some downsides - in this episode we explore the risks and some strategies to help avoid them Key points from this episodeWhen and why you might feel under pressure to prove yourselfHow being under scrutiny can increase the risk of burnoutHow a tendency for people pleasing can increase the sense of pressure to prove yourselfThe risks of trying to be the person with the best ideasThe importance of being an encourager for yourself as well as others <br/>Useful LinksConnect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangancoaching/ Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/ Follow Jacqui on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@practi....calleadershipcoachTh Career & Leadership Real Talk website
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