Bring Your Whole Self To Work

In today’s solo episode, we pull the cover off a “dirty word” almost all of us, myself included, try so hard to avoid — disappointment. I talk about what happens when we avoid it, how to recognize it and move through it, and what to do when someone or something disappoints us — or even worse — we disappoint others. Authentically feeling disappointed can actually allow us to unlock greater success and fulfillment.   Key Takeaways: [4:59] A recent session with my coach Eleanor brought up some truths about why I was engaging in certain habits that didn’t align with my highest and healthiest self. We got to the core of what I was avoiding — the feeling of disappointment. [7:47] We tend to view emotions as “good” (joy, love, fulfillment) or “bad” (anger, fear, shame). The emotions aren’t actually positive or negative, it’s our ability to authentically feel them. There is power in expressing our emotions, and liberation on the other side. It’s often the withholding that is the most detrimental. [10:42] Often times,