Is perfection holding you back? Understanding the link between fear and perfection, and what you can do about it! (Episode 229)

<p>SHOW NOTES</p> <p><b>Title: Is perfection holding you back? Understanding the link between fear and perfection (and what to do about it!)</b></p> <p><b>Episode 229</b></p> <p><b>Guest: solo</b></p> <p>THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:</p> <p>The past few weeks on She Said/She Said Podcast we’ve talked about making our goals stickier, building our digital brands, and communicating our value. All of these things can be very important to building our credibility and also our influence. </p> <p>But there is often a roadblock we haven’t discussed that can sit in our path when we consider doing these things. It can also be an obstacle to our telling our most authentic and powerful stories, and taking the risk to do so. </p> <p>It’s perfection, and the fear and self-doubt that often underpin it. </p> <p>This week, I’m tackling this topic, along with how to recognize the signs and some ways to stop perfectionistic tendencies from fueling self-doubt. </p> <p> </p> <p>ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: </p> <p>I’m solo this week, which gives me a chance to share my own perspective and experience with perfection, and some of the ways I work to manage it. For me, perfectionism never fully leaves me. I think that can be true for many people who struggle with perfectionism.  But, learning to understanding that, and learning to do a better job of recognizing the signs can be the key to truly managing it. Just because you experience perfectionism doesn’t mean it has to hold you back! </p> <p> </p> <p>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: </p> <p>How perfectionism can impact our ability to build our strongest brand and tell our most impactful and authentic stories</p> <p>Why I don’t think perfection ever completely leaves you</p> <p>Two often overlooked signs of perfection: fear and procrastination</p> <p>The dangers of over-preparation</p> <p>How “doing” builds confidence, and can help counteract perfectionism </p> <p>5 specific tips for keeping perfectionism in check: </p> <ol><li style="font-weight:400;">Be proactive and create opportunities to challe