In our latest LinkedIn Live chat, Elizabeth Willetts teams up with the fabulous Leanne Cooper, a career confidence coach, to tackle a topic that’s all too familiar for many of us: the pursuit of perfection. You know, that sneaky little voice that whispers, ‘It has to be flawless!’
Leanne opens up about her own experience with perfectionism, sharing insights that are as real as they are relatable. Together, they dive into a five-step strategy to help you break free from the perfectionist trap. It’s like finding the secret map to navigate the maze of ‘good enough.’
They cover everything from digging deep to understand why we chase perfection to challenging its very existence in our lives. Leanne talks about assessing the real cost of perfectionism (spoiler alert: it’s more than you think!), rewriting the rules we set for ourselves, and making a solid commitment to embracing our beautifully imperfect selves.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt the weight of ‘I must be perfect’ on their shoulders. It’s about learning to support yourself, taking action, and finding the courage to say, ‘Hey, I’m doing just fine.’
So, are you ready to join us on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Tune in, and let’s start celebrating our perfectly imperfect selves together.
Enjoyed this conversation? Then check out our previous LinkedIn Live chat with Leanne, where she shares expert tips on moving from self-doubt to self-belief and amplified career confidence. Watch here.
Timestamps
Understanding Perfectionism (00:05:48)
Leanne explains the importance of understanding the root cause of perfectionism and encourages listeners to identify triggers and reflect on when it started for them.
The Impact of Perfectionism (00:01:57)
Leanne discusses how perfectionism affects women’s well-being, confidence, relationships, and career progression, sharing her personal experience with perfectionism.
The Education System and Perfectionism (00:08:53)
Leanne mentions how the education system promotes perfectionism and emphasises the need to recognise and challenge the idea of starting as perfect.
Step One: Understanding the Root Cause (00:08:59)
Leanne discusses the importance of understanding the root cause of perfectionism and how it affects our behaviour and mindset.
Step Two: Challenging Perfectionism (00:09:55)
Leanne advises making a list of tasks that require perfection and examining the evidence and realistic implications of making mistakes.
Step Three: Assessing the Cost of Perfectionism (00:12:00)
Leanne encourages viewers to honestly assess perfectionism’s short-term, medium-term, and long-term impacts on their productivity, career growth, and overall well-being.
How to Support Yourself (00:17:10)
Importance of supporting oneself through mistakes and realising that less than perfect is okay.
Why Good Is Good Enough (00:18:08)
Understanding that good enough is good enough and not obsessing over unimportant tasks.
Making a Change (00:19:07)
Encouragement to take action and commit to making a change, with the option to seek support if needed.
Show Links
Connect with Leanne Cooper on LinkedIn
Connect with Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn
Explore Leanne’s Career Confidence Coaching services on her website You First Coach, here
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