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How To Stop Self-Sabotage & Achieve Your Goals: Part 2
In this episode, I unpack the real reasons we self-sabotage and introduce the science-backed CLEAR framework - designed to counteract it and help you break through barriers to your biggest goals in 2026. Whether you’re setting personal milestones or leading a team, you’ll find actionable insights to help you and your team shine brighter.
Part 1️⃣ (last week): The Top 5 Goal Self-Sabotage Mistakes that even the most driven people make - and how to avoid them.
Part 2️⃣ (this week): The CLEAR Framework for setting and achieving goals to elevate your work and life.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast' or:
🎙️Listen Here estelleread.com/podcast/
📺 Watch here: youtube.com/@estelleread
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This walk reminded me of what it’s like working towards a work-life goal, sometimes 😆.
Moments of energy, excitement & enthusiasm followed by ‘this is hell’ moments 😂 and questioning why the heck am I putting myself through this?!
But as with any aim, you have to keep putting one foot in front of the other, until ta daaa you make it.
3rd Wainwright ✅. Not bad for someone who couldn’t walk upstairs at one point 😳 …& shouldn’t be able to do this stuff, because there’s ‘no cure’.
I hate being told what I can’t do 😂. Anyone else?
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Ps Listen to my latest podcast ☝🏻 about how to avoid self-sabotaging goals.
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How To Stop Self-Sabotage & Achieve Your Goals: Part 2
In this episode, I unpack the real reasons we self-sabotage and introduce the science-backed CLEAR framework - designed to counteract it and help you break through barriers to your biggest goals in 2026. Whether you’re setting personal milestones or leading a team, you’ll find actionable insights to help you and your team shine brighter.
Part 1️⃣ (last week): The Top 5 Goal Self-Sabotage Mistakes that even the most driven people make - and how to avoid them.
Part 2️⃣ (this week): The CLEAR Framework for setting and achieving goals to elevate your work and life.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast' or:
🎙️Listen Here estelleread.com/podcast/
📺 Watch here: youtube.com/@estelleread
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How To Stop Self-Sabotage & Achieve Your Goals: Part 2
In this episode, I unpack the real reasons we self-sabotage and introduce the science-backed CLEAR framework - designed to counteract it and help you break through barriers to your biggest goals in 2026. Whether you’re setting personal milestones or leading a team, you’ll find actionable insights to help you and your team shine brighter.
Part 1️⃣ (last week): The Top 5 Goal Self-Sabotage Mistakes that even the most driven people make - and how to avoid them.
Part 2️⃣ (this week): The CLEAR Framework for setting and achieving goals to elevate your work and life.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast' or:
🎙️Listen Here estelleread.com/podcast/
📺 Watch here: youtube.com/@estelleread
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How To Stop Self-Sabotage & Achieve Your Goals: Part 2
In this episode, I unpack the real reasons we self-sabotage and introduce the science-backed CLEAR framework - designed to counteract it and help you break through barriers to your biggest goals in 2026. Whether you’re setting personal milestones or leading a team, you’ll find actionable insights to help you and your team shine brighter.
Part 1️⃣ (last week): The Top 5 Goal Self-Sabotage Mistakes that even the most driven people make - and how to avoid them.
Part 2️⃣ (this week): The CLEAR Framework for setting and achieving goals to elevate your work and life.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast' or:
🎙️Listen Here estelleread.com/podcast/
📺 Watch here: youtube.com/@estelleread
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In this episode, I unpack the real reasons we self-sabotage and introduce the science-backed CLEAR framework - designed to counteract it and help you break through barriers to your biggest goals in 2026. Whether you’re setting personal milestones or leading a team, you’ll find actionable insights to help you and your team shine brighter.
This recording was longer than usual 😂, because there’s lots of great content to share, so it’s delivered in two shorter episodes.
Part 1️⃣ (last week): The Top 5 Goal Self-Sabotage Mistakes that even the most driven people make - and how to avoid them.
Part 2️⃣ (this week): The CLEAR Framework for setting and achieving goals to elevate your work and life.
What you’ll learn in Part 2️⃣:
💡 The 5-step CLEAR framework that top performers use to overcome self-sabotage and accelerate success.
💡 Practical, science-based strategies to boost energy, align actions, and stay motivated all year.
💡 How to set meaningful goals, build durable habits, and rise to the next level—at work and in life.
Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth in 2026!
Estelle Read
Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker
Timestamps:
(00:00) Welcome to the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast
(01:04) Support the show: Like, subscribe, and share
(01:30) Recap of last episode and what’s ahead
(02:17) Why we self-sabotage and how to break the cycle
(03:44) Who this episode is for: leaders, professionals, and goal-setters
(04:04) The science behind self-sabotage and transformation
(05:12) Introducing the CLEAR framework
(10:47) Step 1: Get clear on your vision and goals
(11:06) Step 2: Let go of identity threats and limiting beliefs
(12:15) Step 3: Energise: plugging energy leaks and boosting motivation
(13:46) Step 4: Take aligned action and build success habits
(15:57) Step 5: Rise: review, refine, and recognise your progress
(45:58) Final thoughts, how to connect, and closing
⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe wherever you listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️.
⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube:
Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: estelleread.com/podcast/ or watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...stelleRead/podcasts
⭐Follow Estelle Read:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/estelleatbeee/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/EstelleRead/
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⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call:
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⭐ Work with Estelle Read:
Find out more about our coaching programmes:
🌟The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE: estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/
🌟The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL: estelleread.com/...adership-programme/
⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book:
Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress: amzn.eu/d/67dE4CH
⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog:
Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress, when you sign up: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r
⭐Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.
How To Stop Self-Sabotage & Achieve Your Goals
How are those New Year’s resolutions going? Most people give up their New Year's resolutions by the second Friday in January, a day dubbed "Quitter's Day," with studies showing over 80% abandoning goals by mid-January due to unrealistic expectations and waning motivation.
If you want to understand why we self-sabotage and master the steps to stop it, these two episodes are for you. I’m sharing the science and stories behind why we self-sabotage - and, more importantly, how you can break free and achieve your boldest goals in 2026. Whether you’re aiming for personal growth, business breakthroughs, or simply want to feel more fulfilled, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-life examples to inspire your next steps.
Part 1️⃣: The Top 5 Goal Self-Sabotage Mistakes that keep even the most driven people stuck and how to avoid them, (this week’s episode).
Part 2️⃣: My CLEAR Framework, for setting and achieving goals to take your work-life to the next level, (next week’s episode).
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast' or:
🎙️Listen Here estelleread.com/podcast/
📺 Watch here: youtube.com/@estelleread
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How To Stop Self-Sabotage & Achieve Your Goals
How are those New Year’s resolutions going? Most people give up their New Year's resolutions by the second Friday in January, a day dubbed "Quitter's Day," with studies showing over 80% abandoning goals by mid-January due to unrealistic expectations and waning motivation.
If you want to understand why we self-sabotage and master the steps to stop it, these two episodes are for you. I’m sharing the science and stories behind why we self-sabotage - and, more importantly, how you can break free and achieve your boldest goals in 2026. Whether you’re aiming for personal growth, business breakthroughs, or simply want to feel more fulfilled, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-life examples to inspire your next steps.
Part 1️⃣: The Top 5 Goal Self-Sabotage Mistakes that keep even the most driven people stuck and how to avoid them, (this week’s episode).
Part 2️⃣: My CLEAR Framework, for setting and achieving goals to take your work-life to the next level, (next week’s episode).
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast' or:
🎙️Listen Here estelleread.com/podcast/
📺 Watch here: youtube.com/@estelleread
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How To Stop Self-Sabotage & Achieve Your Goals
How are those New Year’s resolutions going? Most people give up their New Year's resolutions by the second Friday in January, a day dubbed "Quitter's Day," with studies showing over 80% abandoning goals by mid-January due to unrealistic expectations and waning motivation.
If you want to understand why we self-sabotage and master the steps to stop it, these two episodes are for you. I’m sharing the science and stories behind why we self-sabotage - and, more importantly, how you can break free and achieve your boldest goals in 2026. Whether you’re aiming for personal growth, business breakthroughs, or simply want to feel more fulfilled, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-life examples to inspire your next steps.
Part 1️⃣: The Top 5 Goal Self-Sabotage Mistakes that keep even the most driven people stuck and how to avoid them, (this week’s episode).
Part 2️⃣: My CLEAR Framework, for setting and achieving goals to take your work-life to the next level, (next week’s episode).
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast' or:
🎙️Listen Here estelleread.com/podcast/
📺 Watch here: youtube.com/@estelleread
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How To Stop Self-Sabotage & Achieve Your Goals
How’re those New Year’s resolutions going? Most people give up their New Year's resolutions by the second Friday in January, a day dubbed "Quitter's Day," with studies showing over 80% abandoning goals by mid-January due to unrealistic expectations and waning motivation.
If you want to understand why we self-sabotage and master the steps to stop it, these two episodes are for you. I’m sharing the science and stories behind why we self-sabotage - and, more importantly, how you can break free and achieve your boldest goals in 2026. Whether you’re aiming for personal growth, business breakthroughs, or simply want to feel more fulfilled, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-life examples to inspire your next steps.
This recording was long, so it has been split into two episodes:
Part 1️⃣: The Top 5 Goal Self-Sabotage Mistakes that keep even the most driven people stuck and how to avoid them.
Part 2️⃣: My CLEAR Framework, for setting and achieving goals to take your work-life to the next level, (to be released next week).
What You Will Learn in Part 1️⃣:
💡The science behind self-sabotage mistakes that could be keeping your goals out of reach. Overcome procrastination, perfectionism, and the hidden ceilings that limit your success and performance.
💡 The four goal categories to consider when creating your plan for 2026.
💡Get inspired by real-life stories and actionable tips that will empower you to take control, set meaningful goals, and accelerate your progress.
Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth in 2026!
Estelle Read
Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker
Timestamps:
(00:00) Welcome to the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast
(01:04) Introduction: Meet Estelle Read and the mission of the show
(01:30) Why we self-sabotage: Setting the stage for 2026 goals
(06:24) The science behind self-sabotage and performance ceilings
(07:49) Real-life examples: Overcoming setbacks and achieving breakthroughs
(13:20) The four goal categories
(18:59) Finding the real reason (and motivation) for your goals in 2026
(23:51) Estelle’s personal journey: Lessons from the Lake District
(31:51) The 5 self-sabotage mistakes revealed
(47:06) How we delay our dreams
(48:33) Invitation to connect and next steps
(49:33) What’s coming in Part 2: The CLEAR Framework for transformation
(50:00) Outro and how to stay connected
⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe wherever you listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️.
⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube:
Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: estelleread.com/podcast/ or watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...stelleRead/podcasts
⭐Follow Estelle Read:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/estelleatbeee/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/EstelleRead/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/estelle.at.beee
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@estelleatbeee
Facebook: FB.com/EstelleAtBeee/
X: x.com/EstelleAtBeee
⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call:
estelleread.com/resources/
⭐ Work with Estelle Read:
Find out more about our coaching programmes:
🌟The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE: estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/
🌟The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL: estelleread.com/...adership-programme/
⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book:
Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress: amzn.eu/d/67dE4CH
⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog:
Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress, when you sign up: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r
⭐Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.
Breaking Barriers: How Top Performers Overcome Fear and Thrive
In this compilation episode, I reflect on the highlights of Season 4, sharing the most inspiring moments and lessons from my brave guests. We explore the mindsets, habits, and stories that can help you lead an even better work-life. After recording each episode, there was always a takeaway that made me reflect or take action.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast' or:
🎙️Listen Here estelleread.com/podcast/
📺 Watch here: youtube.com/@estelleread
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Breaking Barriers: How Top Performers Overcome Fear and Thrive
In this compilation episode, I reflect on the highlights of Season 4, sharing the most inspiring moments and lessons from my brave guests. We explore the mindsets, habits, and stories that can help you lead an even better work-life. After recording each episode, there was always a takeaway that made me reflect or take action.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast' or:
🎙️Listen Here estelleread.com/podcast/
📺 Watch here: youtube.com/@estelleread
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Breaking Barriers: How Top Performers Overcome Fear and Thrive
In this compilation episode, I reflect on the highlights of Season 4, sharing the most inspiring moments and lessons from my brave guests. We explore the mindsets, habits, and stories that can help you lead an even better work-life. After recording each episode, there was always a takeaway that made me reflect or take action.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast' or:
🎙️Listen Here estelleread.com/podcast/
📺 Watch here: youtube.com/@estelleread
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Breaking Barriers: How Top Performers Overcome Fear and Thrive
In this compilation episode, I reflect on the highlights of Season 4, sharing the most inspiring moments and lessons from my brave guests. We explore the mindsets, habits, and stories that can help you lead an even better work-life. After recording each episode, there was always a takeaway that made me reflect or take action.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast' or:
🎙️Listen Here estelleread.com/podcast/
📺 Watch here: youtube.com/@estelleread
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How Top Performers Overcome Fear and Thrive:
In this episode, I reflect on the highlights of Season 4, sharing the most inspiring moments and lessons from my brave guests. We explore the mindsets, habits, and stories that can help you lead an even better work-life. After recording each episode, there was always a takeaway that made me reflect or take action - like doing my first wild water swim with my guest Philippa Hardy, a triathlon coach and HR veteran.
What You Will Learn:
💡 Discover the surprising common threads among high achievers - from overcoming fear to embracing vulnerability and setting bold goals.
💡 Hear raw, honest stories that will inspire you to reframe setbacks, build resilience, and pursue your ambitions with renewed energy.
💡 Get practical takeaways you can use to optimise your performance, productivity, success and wellbeing.
Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth!
Estelle Read
Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker
Timestamps:
(00:00) Welcome to the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast
(01:04) Season 4 Highlights: The Experiment That Became a Movement
(02:05) The Power of Shared Experience: You’re Not Alone
(03:17) What Guests Have in Common
(06:08) Facing Fears and Setting Ambitious Goals
(09:15) Mindset Shifts: Reframing Negative Thoughts
(11:40) Discipline, Obsession, and Purpose
(13:17) Honest Conversations: Moments That Change Everything
(15:21) Resilience and Real Life Beyond Instagram Perfection
(18:18) Breaking Out of Comfort Zones: Personal Stories
(22:06) Tools and Ideas to Help You Lead Your Best Life
(24:58) Thank You to the Guests and Listeners
⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe wherever you listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️.
⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube:
Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: estelleread.com/podcast/ or watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...stelleRead/podcasts
⭐Follow Estelle Read:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/estelleatbeee/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/EstelleRead/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/estelle.at.beee
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@estelleatbeee
Facebook: FB.com/EstelleAtBeee/
X: x.com/EstelleAtBeee
⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call:
estelleread.com/resources/
⭐ Work with Estelle Read:
Find out more about our coaching programmes:
🌟The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE: estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/
🌟The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL: estelleread.com/...adership-programme/
⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book:
Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress: amzn.eu/d/67dE4CH
⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog:
Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress, when you sign up: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r
⭐Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.
I put these statements together for a client, which made me think about this time of year, when we take stock. However, New Year's Resolutions tend to be focused on attaining tangible outcomes.
What about who we want to become?
I can't remember where I heard this statement, 'I am a person who...' but I like it and I've added it to my affirmations.
In 2025 it has been, 'I am a person who is focused and consistent', when it comes to my work rhythms and it's helped massively. Returning to the reminder - especially when things don't work first time, fail or I've faced hurdles has helped me stay on track.
We become what we repeatedly think...
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Why Your Christmas Table Feels Like the Boardroom: How to Handle a Difficult Person
I dive into the fascinating parallels between family dynamics at the Christmas table and the behaviours we see in meetings and the boardroom. Drawing from real-life coaching experiences and powerful psychological models, I’ll help you recognise old patterns, understand your triggers, and give you practical tools to handle difficult people both at home and at work.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast'.
Alternatively, watch over on YouTube. See the link in my bio 👆 or details below ⬇️.
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Why Your Christmas Table Feels Like the Boardroom: How to Handle a Difficult Person
I dive into the fascinating parallels between family dynamics at the Christmas table and the behaviours we see in meetings and the boardroom. Drawing from real-life coaching experiences and powerful psychological models, I’ll help you recognise old patterns, understand your triggers, and give you practical tools to handle difficult people both at home and at work.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast'.
Alternatively, watch over on YouTube. See the link in my bio 👆 or details below ⬇️.
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Doing what matters at the start, middle and end of the day.
Making adjustments when we get off track. Finding purpose.
Then stopping. Taking it all in. Breathing. Enjoying
#LiveYourBestLife
#DoWhatYouLove
#Gratitude
#Findthebeauty
#Purpose
Why Your Christmas Table Feels Like the Boardroom: How to Handle a Difficult Person
I dive into the fascinating parallels between family dynamics at the Christmas table and the behaviours we see in meetings and the boardroom. Drawing from real-life coaching experiences and powerful psychological models, I’ll help you recognise old patterns, understand your triggers, and give you practical tools to handle difficult people both at home and at work.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast'.
Alternatively, watch over on YouTube. See the link in my bio 👆 or details below ⬇️.
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Why Your Christmas Table Feels Like the Boardroom: How to Handle a Difficult Person
I dive into the fascinating parallels between family dynamics at the Christmas table and the behaviours we see in meetings and the boardroom. Drawing from real-life coaching experiences and powerful psychological models, I’ll help you recognise old patterns, understand your triggers, and give you practical tools to handle difficult people both at home and at work.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast'.
Alternatively, watch over on YouTube. See the link in my bio 👆 or details below ⬇️.
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Why Your Christmas Table Feels Like the Boardroom: How to Handle a Difficult Person
I dive into the fascinating parallels between family dynamics at the Christmas table and the behaviours we see in meetings and the boardroom. Drawing from real-life coaching experiences and powerful psychological models, I’ll help you recognise old patterns, understand your triggers, and give you practical tools to handle difficult people both at home and at work.
You can hear the full episode on your favourite platform by searching for or asking your smart speaker to, ‘Play the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast'.
Alternatively, watch over on YouTube. See the link in my bio 👆 or details below ⬇️.
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#OptimsingYourBrilliancePodcast
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#DifficultConversations
Why Your Christmas Table Feels Like the Boardroom: How to Handle a Difficult Person
I dive into the fascinating parallels between family dynamics at the Christmas table and the behaviours we see in meetings and the boardroom. Drawing from real-life coaching experiences and powerful psychological models, I’ll help you recognise old patterns, understand your triggers, and give you practical tools to handle difficult people both at home and at work.
What You Will Learn:
💡 Discover the hidden connections between your childhood roles and your professional life - insights that will change how you see yourself and others.
💡 Learn practical, science-backed strategies to handle challenging family or workplace dynamics, so you can stay calm, confident, and in control.
💡 Unlock actionable coaching models that empower you to break free from old patterns and create more positive, productive relationships
Here’s to your shining!
Estelle Read
Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker
Timestamps:
00:00) Welcome to the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast
(01:00) Meet your host and coach, Estelle Read
(01:30) Why family and boardroom dynamics are so similar
(03:00) Classic roles at the Christmas table - and what they mean
(05:00) How childhood experiences shape adult behaviour
(08:00) Real-life coaching stories: triggers and transformation
(12:00) Why is this person behaving this way? Discover what lies beneath the surface.
(15:00) How we get caught up in ‘drama’ and how to get out of it
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