The panic of a screw-up 😱

How do you feel when something goes “wrong” at work?

Perhaps an email comes in flagging a mistake, and your heart suddenly starts beating out of your chest. You find yourself manically scrolling through past emails trying to figure out whether it was YOU that screwed up. 😱

This is really common in my high-achieving clients.

And here’s what I ask them:

➡️ Why are you SO afraid of the fault being with you?

The panic reaction comes from a belief that you should never make mistakes - and that any mistake is DANGEROUS for your career. 

And it's totally understandable that your brain is sending you that message...

But, don't forget - 

✳️ Those are OPTIONAL beliefs.

“But Alex, they WILL be pissed if I screwed this up; it could impact my reputation, career progression etc. etc.”

Ok, maybe. And still. Those beliefs are OPTIONAL.

I know we’re lawyers, but finding the “truth” here isn’t the point.

The point is figuring out whether those beliefs serve you or not.

If the panic is helpful, keep going. 👍

But if you want to change it, you'll have to persuade your brain that there's less danger than you think in a mistake...

Come and talk to me if you’d like to find out how to do that. 🔥

P.S. If you want to build the confidence, influence and strategy you need to become a strong candidate for partnership when the time comes, CLICK HERE  to book a free Discovery Call. ☎️ 

I work with lawyers on: 

✅ career strategy

✅ self-confidence & presence  

✅ profile & self-promotion 

✅ leadership & influence 

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