That voice in your head—the one whispering that you’re not good enough, not ready, not capable—it’s not the truth. It’s your inner critic, and it’s been running on autopilot for far too long.
61% of women cite their inner critic as the biggest factor eroding their confidence at work.
In today’s episode, we’re calling it out. You’ll learn:
✅ What the inner critic actually is (and why it exists)
✅ The three ways it shows up and how it holds you back
✅ How to catch it in action and reframe it with self-compassion
✅ The exact steps to take back control and start leading with confidence
Because here’s the thing: your inner critic is loud, but it doesn’t have to run the show.
FREE WORKBOOK: Ready to Own Your Inner Critic?
This episode is packed with practical strategies—but if you want to go deeper and truly shift your self-talk, grab my free workbook:
Download here → https://bronstephens.com/own-your-inner-critic/
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Because you deserve to lead, grow, and take up space—without that voice holding you back.
Key References:
The Voice of Women at Work 2023 Report
Prevalence, Predictors, and Treatment of Impostor Syndrome: a Systematic Review
Dr Kirsten Neff Self Compassion
Positive Psychology and the Inner Critic
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