This post is a continuation of Part 1 and includes the final 5 reasons you deserve an executive coach. If you haven’t read Part 1, start here. As a refresher, executive coaching implements a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional coaching by helping executives and leaders achieve balance and synergy between their professional responsibilities and personal goals. 

Could it be that it’s not actually imposter syndrome, but rather the world we live in and culture we work in that makes women feel like we do?

Affirmations are positive statements that help you to challenge self-limiting beliefs and negative thoughts. When you become intentional about incorporating affirmations as part of your routine, you can start to feel their power and begin to make positive changes.

Some people think that affirmations are too new age-y and unrealistic. I encourage you to shift your thinking and reframe affirmations this way: many of us do repetitive exercises to improve our physical well-being, and affirmations are no different. They are exercises for our mindset. Affirmations can reprogram our thinking patterns and as we practice we begin to think and act differently.

Here’s a quick and dirty list of how to use affirmations…

As a leader, it's important to secure your own mask first. A healthy dose of positivity can help!