"That inability to say no is also an indication of a nervous system state where our body doesn't feel safe to say no."— Louise Lewis
Welcome to No-vember! Our second guest is Louise Lewis, a former tax lawyer and certified coach.
In this episode of the Celebrate Brave Podcast, guest Louise Lewis candidly discusses her journey of self-discovery, navigating burnout, confronting family dynamics, and finding their authentic self, while providing insights and reflections on the challenges of personal growth and the importance of self-care.
Louise shares her personal journey of navigating a professional environment where she was very successful and yet felt like she couldn't truly be herself which drove her toward burnout. She generously shares her specific steps to move through burnout into health and specifically how she identified her “real problem.”
Spoiler: it wasn’t her boss, her partner, or her gym habits, it was her own mindset, deep-seated beliefs, and her habits of people-pleasing and perfectionism.
Louise discusses the importance of self-care, the power of therapy in uncovering deep-rooted issues, and the process of finding her authentic self.
If you've ever felt like you're not living up to expectations or struggling towards burnout in your career growth, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we explore the journey of self-discovery and learn how to celebrate our own bravery.
Hot topics from this episode:
- Career Pressure, Stress Symptoms, and Burnout
- Setting boundaries and noticing how others respond
- Therapy and coaching towards Self-Exploration and Discovery
- Imperfect Role Models and rejecting the pedestal
Resource in this episode:
What is codependency? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codependency What is enmeshment? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enmeshment
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For more information on how you can build your brave:
What is Build Your Brave Career for Women in Tech?
Build Your Brave Career is for women in tech who are done being overworked, overlooked, and underpaid...and are ready to change it.
If you’re experienced, capable, and tired of working harder without getting what you’ve earned, this podcast shows you how to make the strategic and tactical moves to stress less, work less, and earn more.
With each episode, you’ll learn how to build the skill of bravery so you can advocate for yourself, make smarter career decisions, and create real momentum, without losing yourself or burning out.
Nicole Trick Steinbach is your host. She is a former director who built a global tech career from the ground up, working in over 25 countries, leading large-scale transformational change projects. Nicole is now at home in both the US and Germany.
To learn more about how you can build your brave, connect here:
• Website: https://tricksteinbach.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletricksteinbach