Being liked might make you feel safe—but it won’t get you promoted.

In this episode, we unpack how approval-seeking quietly sabotages your confidence, clarity, and leadership. You’ll learn where this need really comes from, why it drains your authority, and how to start building genuine self-trust instead.

In this episode:

  •  The real cost of trying to be liked
  •  Why approval-seeking keeps you stuck
  •  How to shift from performing to leading
  •  Simple tools to build self-trust 

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⚠️ Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or psychological advice. Any stories, examples, or scenarios discussed are illustrative and may be composites or anonymised accounts. They do not refer to any specific individual, client, workplace, or organisation. 

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