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

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 
26:13 – The 3 Cs to combat imposter syndrome
30:45 – What self-care looks like for Lucy
34:07 – The benefits of having good people around you
36:27 – The key to success and good leadership 
37:15 – Lucy’s intentions for 2023
38:34 – Revealing Lucy’s greatest insight 
40:00 – Connecting with Lucy
40:37 - Gillian’s reflections on the episode
 
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