Just minutes into her interview at the white-shoe law firm, Elena heard the voice, that voice, in her head. They see right through me. Biting the inside of her cheek, she gazed at the faces around her ...

The inner critic manifests as an internal voice characterized by self-judgment and a critical stance toward oneself. This voice shapes self-perception and contributes to feelings of inadequacy, ...

Whether you realize it or not — we all have an inner critic. The inner critic has good intentions. It wants to keep you safe. Unfortunately, it can become a problem because it wants to limit you to ...

For years, conventional leadership wisdom has advised us to silence our inner critic—that voice in our heads that says we’re not enough, not ready, not worthy. But if you’ve ever tried this, you ...

I recently conducted two workshops on the ever-persistent topic of the inner critic, which reminded me how many of us live with this loud and dominating inner voice. My work with the inner critic only ...

Our minds harbor a powerful voice that critiques, judges and occasionally advises us. Commonly called the “inner critic,” it wields surprising influence over our sense of worth and progress. On first ...

No matter how accomplished we are, self-doubt has a way of creeping in — whispering doubts that make us question our worth.

As lawyers, we aspire to develop our own unique blend of analytical rigor, emotional endurance, and unshakable confidence. But beneath the polished courtroom presence or the high-profile deals, many ...

What do you do when your inner critic becomes so aggressive and unreliable that every decision you make for yourself feels like it was made by your worst enemy? The harsh influence of the inner critic ...

Though I've developed a deeper compassion for myself over the years, there are certainly still instances when Regina rears her head (inside my head) with self-critical thoughts. In fact, it’s pretty ...