Episode 88: Breaking Free by Overcoming Perfectionism and People Pleasing with Shannon Talbot

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Feeling stuck in a cycle of perfectionism and people-pleasing? This episode is your guide to breaking free and living a life that ignites your passion. Speaker, coach, and author of "Breaking Free," Shannon Talbot joins Aneta to share her inspiring story of leaving the corporate world behind to empower others.

Highlights from this episode:

  • Identify your limiting beliefs: Discover the three Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, and perception) that can sabotage your happiness and fulfillment.

  • Redefine success: Success isn't just about money and titles. Move beyond traditional definitions and design a life aligned with what truly matters to YOU.

  • Take action: Stop waiting for everything to be perfect and start taking consistent action towards your goals, even amidst fear.

  • Embrace fear: Fear is a natural part of the process. Don't let it hold you back.

  • Trust your gut: Learn to listen to your intuition and inner wisdom.Tap into Your Inner Wisdom: Learn to trust your intuition and discover the power of your "why."

A little bit about Shannon:

After working as a leader in the corporate world in both the financial services and advertising industries and experiencing burnout from not prioritizing her well-being or knowing how to manage her stress and anxiety, Shannon started her practice to help working professionals maximize their well-being and performance to have more energy and joy across every area of their life.

A seasoned corporate well-being and performance expert with over 13,000 hours of leadership experience, Shannon Talbot is your go-to speaker for elevating employee well-being, energy and productivity. Shannon has delivered numerous inspiring keynotes for organizations such as Nestle, Scotiabank, BMO, Publicis, CGI, The WCB, Carleton University and Quad Realty.

Using transformational coaching techniques, Shannon Talbot has coached hundreds of driven, yet stuck, professionals to boost their confidence, energy and joy so they can maximize their success and well-being.

In Breaking Free, Shannon Talbot takes readers on her own personal journey, including her struggles with rejection, loss, anxiety and stress, as she balances motherhood with ambition. She also shares inspiring stories of everyday women who have triumphed over life's hurdles to achieve greater fulfillment. Shannon’s work has also been featured on CBC Radio and in Today’s Parent, Chatelaine, Thrive Global, Lifehack and Authority Magazine.

More about Shannon:

Website: https://shannontalbot.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-talbot-mba/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannontalbot_coaching

Break Free Book: https://shannontalbot.com/book/

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Aneta Ardelian Kuzma is a holistic life coach, wellness expert, and yoga and meditation teacher, who explores what it means to live more fully, with intention, gratitude, and joy.

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