Oct 4, 2023
We have two primal fears: shame and death! Evolutionary strong feelings that were designed to keep us alive, but not really designed for the modern workplace, yet these fears play out strongly in our day-to-day lives.
In this episode of our mini-series on getting out of your own way, Richard and Ricky discuss how fear...
Sep 21, 2023
We want people to be authentic in the workplace, to show up as they are, and to be their best selves. Not only do we want to be authentic because it helps us build trust and better relationships, but it is easier - it takes less work just to be you.
At the same time, we all want to fit it, show off our best bits and...
Sep 6, 2023
Rob and Paul continue this mini-series within The Question Is podcast about some of the different ways that people 'get in their own way'. This time we consider perfectionism.
Could perfectionism be an advantage, or are we confusing high standards, with nothing ever being quite good enough?
Like most traits that get...
Aug 23, 2023
The feeling that you are an imposter, doing something you feel unqualified for or that you have no right to do. Going to work every day with the feeling that this is the day when everyone will realise that you are there by mistake, and it is time for you to go.
Surprisingly, it is a very common feeling, one that most...
Aug 9, 2023
Can you have a goal that is too big? Or too small?
In this episode of the podcast, Ricky and Rob explore how we can get in our own way when we pick goals that are either too easy or too hard.
They discuss how our belief in our ability to achieve the goal dramatically impacts how we approach it, so the best goals...