In this episode of The Art of Authenticity, Laura Coe talks with Tara Mohr, an expert on women’s leadership and wellbeing and author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create and Lead.
Practical ways to play big
Tara’s book is full of practical advice you can apply today. In this episode they walk through hands-on things you can do to play big, how to speak up, and why we don’t lead and speak up from a big place within ourselves.
Who this episode is for
Tara brings her ideas right down to everyday life, particularly for women, and for coaches, therapists and managers who want to grow.
Show Notes
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Why frustration with the lack of women’s leadership in our world inspired Tara’s book. [2:49]
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The responsibility of a leader to give practical, actionable advice. [3:52]
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Learning to distinguish between the voice of the inner critic and realistic thinking. [5:27]
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Recognizing the vicious cycle of being fueled by your inner critic. [9:50]
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Moving away from the inner critic fueled motivation towards motivation from a positive place. [11:32]
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Chronic health problems associated with working from a fear-fueled state. [13:15]
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The limitations of being motivated by your inner critic; what it cannot help you do. [14:20]
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Visualizing your future self and the inner-mentor visualization technique. [17:32]
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The inner mentor as a power tool for stepping into the life and work you feel called toward. [26:49]
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Understanding speech habits and how they affect the expression of our communication. [31:14]
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The overvaluing of expertise that women in particular have been tricked into. [38:58]
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Taking a stance of listening to your dreams and giving yourself permission to pursue them. [42:11]
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And much more!
More About Tara
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Tara Mohr — http://www.taramohr.com/
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Tara on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/tarasmohr/
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Tara on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tarasophiamohr/
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Tara’s book, Playing Big — https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Big-Practical-Wisdom-Create/dp/1592409601
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Tara on Twitter – https://twitter.com/tarasophia
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Coaches Training Institute — http://www.coactive.com/
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The 10 Rules for Brilliant Women Workbook — http://www.taramohr.com/10rules/
Frequently asked questions
How do you tell your inner critic from realistic thinking?
Tara addresses exactly this in the episode (around 5:27).
What is the inner mentor?
A visualization of your future self that Tara describes as a power tool for stepping into the life and work you feel called toward.