The Gutsy Boss with Becky Mollenkamp

An Update (Announcing a *New* Podcast)

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Overcome the Fear of Confrontation

When confrontation (or conflict) feels negative, you tend to avoid it. In this episode, I'm getting candid about my own fear of conflict, and sharing some helpful tips for managing this very common issue. Mentioned in this episode: * Black-and-white thinking worksheet (free) [https://beckymollenkamp.com/black-and-white-thinking-worksheet/] * 2023 Accountability Groups [http://beckymollenkamp.com/2023-accountability] Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast [https://beckymollenkamp.com/podcast/]

Ramblings about Community

I'm letting go of perfectionism this week (see my recent episodes on the topic) and going off-script to share my random thoughts about the power of having communities in your life. Mentioned in this episode: * 2023 Accountability Groups [http://beckymollenkamp.com/2023-accountability] * How to start a mastermind group [https://beckymollenkamp.com/how-to-start-a-mastermind-group/] Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast [https://beckymollenkamp.com/podcast/]

How to Stop Perfectionism

Perfect isn't possible, and yet you can't seem to stop yourself from trying to achieve it. Ready to let go of perfectionism (and its negative side effects)? Business mindset coach Becky Mollenkamp shares 10 strategies that can help. Mentioned in this episode: * "Mindset" by Carol Dweck [https://amzn.to/3g2W5D8] * RAIN method from Tara Brach [https://www.tarabrach.com/rain/] * Free mindfulness exercises [https://beckymollenkamp.com/mindfulness-small-doses-podcast/] * Self-care spectrum [https://beckymollenkamp.com/self-care-spectrum-pod/] Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast [https://beckymollenkamp.com/podcast/]

What Causes Perfectionism?

What in the world makes a person strive for perfection even when they know it's not possible? Business mindset coach Becky Mollenkamp shares the most common causes of perfectionism. Mentioned in this episode: * Free Get Sh*t Done workbook and audio series [https://beckymollenkamp.com/procrastination-workbook/] Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast [https://beckymollenkamp.com/podcast/]