In this episode, we’ll explore why the common advice to "silence" or "erase" your inner critic is destined to fail. Instead, we’ll dive into the transformative power of listening to, learning from, befriending – and ultimately transcending – that critical inner voice. Whether you're struggling with confidence, imposter syndrome or negative self-talk, this episode provides guidance and techniques to turn your harshest critic into your greatest ally.

You'll learn:

• The psychology of the inner critic: What it actually is and why it’s trying to protect you.
• Identifying limiting beliefs: How to spot the hidden assumptions holding you back.
• Actionable tools & techniques: Methods for managing the inner critic in-the-moment and longer-term.
• A deep-dive case study: A real-life look at someone’s personal experience with their inner critic.
• Self-coaching framework: Questions to help you befriend and move beyond your critic, starting today.

Stop fighting your mind and start leading it.

Resources referenced:

• ‘Decoding the inner critic’s origins and purpose’ by Dr. Nelda Andersone: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/human-inner-dynamics/202312/decoding-the-inner-critics-origins-and-purpose
• Dr Kristin Neff’s exercise for changing your critical self-talk: https://self-compassion.org/exercises/exercise-5-changing-your-critical-self-talk/
• The Rewriters Podcast - 'Grow confidence and overcome imposter syndrome’: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/re-release-how-to-grow-confidence-and-overcome/id1538589146?i=1000720570445

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• Web: www.rewriterewrite.com/contact
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The Rewriters is written, produced and presented by Monique Shaw. Original music by DJ Cinnamon.

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Welcome to HOW TO SURVIVE REDUNDANCY…

Like any big career transition – redundancy may end up being the most transformative thing that has ever happened in your career.

In this episode I aim to provide clarity and support for those experiencing redundancy. I share a 4-point framework for not just surviving redundancy but thriving after it.

The episode is broken up into the 4 points of the framework:

1. FORTIFYING – What does it mean to fortify during redundancy?
2. CONTROL – Controlling the controllable
3. CONNECT –The importance of sharing the load
4. ACT – Taking some time to breath and then taking ACTION!

Resources referenced:

• In the UK, seek support and legal advice from your local Citizen’s Advice Bureau as well as ACAS: https://www.acas.org.uk/
• If you’re pregnant or post-partum in the UK, you can seek support form https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/

Want to work with me?

• Explore individual coaching services here: https://www.rewriterewrite.com/coaching-services
• Explore Rewrite Business Services here: https://www.rewriterewrite.com/businessservices

Get The Rewrite Newsletter here: https://www.rewriterewrite.com/get-the-weekly-rewrite

Get in touch with Monique:

• Web: www.rewriterewrite.com/contact
• Instagram: @the_rewriters
• LinkedIn: Monique Shaw

The Rewriters is written, produced and presented by Monique Shaw. Original music by DJ Cinnamon.

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Welcome to this episode – HOW TO DEAL WITH JERKS AT WORK

Key episode discussion points:

• Different Types of Jerks at Work – the 3 jerk ‘archetypes’
• Tools for Dealing with Jerks at Work
• Different Jerks Scenarios – What to do when your boss, client or colleague is a jerk

The episode also includes some self-coaching questions to help you navigate a jerk or jerky situation you might be dealing with at work.

Resources referenced:

• Monique Shaw article ~ HOW TO INFLUENCE WITH INTEGRITY
• Coaching programme ~ Rewrite Your Career Story
• Transactional Analysis ~ A brief overview

Want to Rewrite your own career story?

Join me and a small group of fellow career rewriters this October for my REWRITE YOUR CAREER STORY COACHING PROGRAMME. You’ll move from career confusion and despair to clarity and a plan of action. Find out more here: https://www.rewriterewrite.com/rewrite-your-career-story

Get The Rewrite Newsletter here: https://www.rewriterewrite.com/get-the-weekly-rewrite

Get in touch with Monique:

Web: www.rewriterewrite.com/contact

Instagram: @the_rewriters

LinkedIn: Monique Shaw

The Rewriters is written, produced and presented by Monique Shaw. Original music by DJ Cinnamon.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.