Struggling with internal doubts and external judgments while striving for success? Discover the hidden barriers holding you back in this insightful episode. Learn how to break free from the five universal fears that plague leaders and entrepreneurs, and unlock your true potential.

Elizabeth Smith, a self-leadership coach with a background in mental health and nursing. Elizabeth shares her unique insights into the psychological challenges faced by high-achieving business leaders, offering practical advice on managing emotions, setting priorities, and investing in personal growth.

Understand the critical mindset shifts needed for sustained success and how to navigate the complex emotions of leadership. Transform your approach to business and personal development!

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Liz Smith describes herself as a Self-Leadership Coach with a passion for cracking cognitive codes to extraordinary leadership. With a number of professional years spent in the field of Mental Health Nursing and management she has honed her skills in communication, human behaviour and leadership.

Having had a successful career in the NHS and developing The GURU CODE methodology, Liz brings a unique perspective to the table, blending therapy and coaching together, with an understanding of the pressures of Leadership.

TOPICS EXPLORED:

• Fear and Self-Doubt in Leadership: The five universal fears (extinction, ego death, manipulation, loss of autonomy, and separation) that often hold leaders back and how these fears manifest in professional settings.
• The guilt entrepreneurs feel when deviating from traditional career paths, the external judgments they face and it's impact
• Mindset and Emotional Management: The importance of starting the day with a clear mindset, setting achievable goals, and managing emotions to enhance business performance and maintain a positive outlook.
• Effective Time Management: Strategies like the “winners list” to prioritize and focus on five key tasks each day to ensure continuous business growth without overwhelming oneself.
• The critical need and long-term benefits of investing in oneself
• Techniques for building rapport and trust in negotiations
• Strategies for dealing with rejection and objections in sales and negotiations

RESOURCES:

Elizabeth Smith's Website: https://thegurucode.co.uk/

The Guru Code Methodology: https://thegurucode.co.uk/the-guru-code-methodology/

Liz Smith's Collection of Resources: https://thegurucode.co.uk/resources/

Including free pdf downloads: Areas of insight guaranteed to accelerate your transformation

Your Breakthrough to Brilliance, KPI's That Connect

CONNECT WITH LIZ:

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-smith-theguruco/

If you're interested in more visit ▶ https://almcbride.com/minicourse
for a free email minicourse on how to gain the psychological edge in your negotiations and critical conversations along with a helpful negotiation prep cheat sheet.

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