How To Ditch Your Inner Critic and Own Your Power With Lucy Chamberlain

Author: Gillian McMichael
Published: Mon 20 Feb 2023
Episode Link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/59a18488

In this episode of the Full Circle Podcast, I'm joined by Lucy Chamberlain, the founder of C&C Search, a leading recruiter in the UK. Despite being a successful business owner, award-winning motivational speaker and ICF qualified coach, Lucy has been plagued with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. We discuss her first encounter with impostor syndrome, the support she sought, the pivotal moment of change, and the three key principles she believes can silence your inner critic. Lucy also shares her insights on the Havening method and how she overcame feelings of shame. I was deeply inspired by her unwavering commitment to self-improvement, and I’m sure you will find her practical tips helpful for overcoming your own feelings of insecurity.

Quotes

“As I stood up…I could feel my knees start to shake, I could feel the sweat running down my back, I felt out of body, and halfway through…I froze. I couldn’t speak, and my hands began to shake uncontrollably with the microphone in it.” – 07:08

“In those moments of any form of intimacy, in any situation, I couldn’t function. It was a sense of absolute detachment.” – 08:03

“During the reiki experience, all I could feel was weeds being pulled from my throat.”- 10:40

“The great thing about shame is that once it’s brought out into the light, it doesn’t survive.” – 21:02

“Self-esteem is an act.” – 24:25

“Something that brings me joy, something that brings me pleasure and something that brings me back to myself are amazing for dialing down imposter syndrome.” – 26:07

Time stamps

01:30 – Introduction to Lucy

02:48 – How Lucy juggles so much

03:50 – The obstacles Lucy has faced

06:30 - Lucy’s first encounter with imposter syndrome

08:44 – The anxiety attacks that Lucy faced

09:54 – A profound experience with reiki

14:30 – Lucy’s experience with the Havening technique

17:55 – The source of Lucy’s determination

18:50 – Importance of consciousness to control imposter syndrome

20:40 – Addressing shame

24:20 – Actionable tips for silencing your inner critic