Show notes
Chances are that you have a robust inner critic. You might even believe that self criticism and castigation are the only ways to excel. As a high level performer, you are not alone. In this episode, we break down the nature of inner criticism and several ways to silence it (or nearly so). Interested in one-on-one coaching? Learn more at roborman.com To support the show - our Patreon site https://www.patreon.com/stimuluspod For full shownotes visit our podcast page We Discuss: 3 objectives in the training of ski jumpers which can be applied to any moment or high stakes situation [02:30]; The importance of self talk [03:45]; What IS your inner critic? [05:40]; The first step to thwarting the inner critic is to be aware that it exists [08:00]; Judgment vs. discernment [09:10]; Dialogue of “the Judge” compared with “the Sage” in a complex resuscitation scenario [11:00]; Switching from “What if” to “What’s next” [13:15]; The second step to quieting the inner critic: coming back to center [15:15]; Activating the voice of the Sage, that motivates through curiosity, empathy, and purpose [17:22]; One way to shift out of self judgment and into discernment is to speak (think) about yourself in the third person [21:20]; This podcast streams free on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Follow Rob: Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.
