217: How Can We Identify and Overcome Self-Sabotage Behaviours at Work?
Aoife O'Brien
?? Happier at Work? podcast host | Driving retention and engagement in global teams using my Happier at Work framework | Thriving Talent | Career & Culture Strategist | Imposter Syndrome specialist | Keynote Speaker
In this week's solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I delved into the various ways we tend to hinder our own success. I shared personal examples and insights on how we can identify and overcome these obstacles that hold us back in our careers.
I pointed out several mindsets and behaviors that can block our progress, such as playing the victim, fearing judgment or failure, people-pleasing, feeling superior, being on a power trip, adopting a scarcity mindset, falling into complacency, and embracing a martyr complex. These are hurdles we might not often recognise within ourselves, but it's important to bring awareness to these patterns.
One poignant example I shared was about encountering someone with a strong sense of entitlement. I explained how this individual expected special treatment and seemed to believe that others should cater to his needs without reciprocation. This powerful real-life example highlighted the negative impacts of entitlement on relationships and success.
I also emphasised the importance of humility and recommended the book "The Go-Giver," which illustrates the transformative power of focusing on helping others without expecting anything in return.
The main points:
?? The various ways we tend to hinder our own success.
??? How we can identify and overcome the obstacles that hold us back in our careers.
?? The negative impacts of entitlement on relationships and success.
?? The importance of humility.
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3 个月Insightful exploration into self-limiting patterns at work.