Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Navigating Post-Election Emotions: Joanna Kleinman on Silencing Your Inner Critic for Lasting Fulfillment
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Today’s guest, Joanna Kleinman, brings a powerful message for anyone feeling the weight of post-election emotions. Joanna is a psychotherapist, leadership coach, and best-selling author of Dethroning Your Inner Critic. With over 30 years of expertise in psychology, science, and metacognition, she’s helped countless people transform self-doubt into personal empowerment.
In this special episode, recorded the day after the U.S. election, Joanna and I address the heightened emotions many of us are experiencing. Her unique framework equips you with the tools to navigate turbulent thoughts, reconnect with your sense of purpose, and bring lasting joy and fulfillment into your life. Joanna’s influence, seen on Good Morning America and The Doctors, resonates here as she helps us find practical ways to process emotions and turn inner growth into positive community impact.
Join us for this timely conversation, and walk away with actionable steps to handle today’s challenges with intention and resilience.
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Joanna’s Website: https://masteringyourmind.com/#/
Inner Critic Assessment: https://www.innercriticassessment.com/
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