Ep. 02 - How to Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Become Your Most Confident Self

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Kristen Lunman - former CEO of Hatch, New Zealand’s first digital investment platform, and now co-founder of Powrsuit, a leadership platform helping women grow their careers.

Kristen shares everything you need to know - from rewiring self-limiting beliefs to navigating male-dominated spaces.

She breaks down why so many of us feel stuck, and what to do about it. We talk brain science, money mindset, imposter thoughts, and exactly how to feel more confident.

We’re getting real about:

• Where self-limiting beliefs actually come from
• How they show up at work (and keep you small)
• Why confidence isn’t always the answer — getting comfortable is
• What the elephant and the rope story has to do with your career
• The tiny mindset shifts that will help you feel your more powerful than ever

Let’s get down to business!

CHAPTERS:

• 0:00 – Intro + welcome
• 1:06 – What Kristen wishes she knew earlier in her career
• 3:06 – What self-limiting beliefs actually are (and how they trick your brain)
• 5:36 – The elephant and the rope analogy
• 8:06 – Childhood programming + socialization that shape your beliefs
• 14:06 – Why imposter syndrome is a myth (and how it got misbranded)
• 19:36 – The neuroscience of fear, risk, and "no"
• 22:06 – The power of "yet" + building a growth mindset
• 26:06 – Reframing beliefs + taking tiny action steps
• 30:06 – Confidence vs. comfort — and what really makes women thrive
• 36:06 – Taking up space at work: Kristen’s personal boardroom story
• 40:06 – Power posing, public speaking, and real talk on stage fright
• 41:36 – Kristen’s best career advice (courtesy of her mom)

MY LINKS:

• Eline's LI: [⁠⁠LINK⁠⁠]
• MOXIE website: [⁠⁠LINK⁠⁠]
• MOXIE IG: [⁠⁠LINK⁠⁠]

EPISODE LINKS:

• Amy Cuddy on Power Poses: [⁠LINK⁠]
• Kristen’s LinkedIn: [⁠LINK⁠]
• Powrsuit website: [⁠LINK⁠]
• Powrup podcast: [⁠LINK⁠]