"That inability to say no is also an indication of a nervous system state where our body doesn't feel safe to say no."— Louise Lewis 

Welcome to No-vember! Our second guest is Louise Lewis, a former tax lawyer and certified coach. 

In this episode of the Celebrate Brave Podcast, guest Louise Lewis candidly discusses her journey of self-discovery, navigating burnout, confronting family dynamics, and finding their authentic self, while providing insights and reflections on the challenges of personal growth and the importance of self-care.

Louise shares her personal journey of navigating a professional environment where she was very successful and yet felt like she couldn't truly be herself which drove her toward burnout. She generously shares her specific steps to move through burnout into health and specifically how she identified her “real problem.”

Spoiler: it wasn’t her boss, her partner, or her gym habits, it was her own mindset, deep-seated beliefs, and her habits of people-pleasing and perfectionism. 

Louise discusses the importance of self-care, the power of therapy in uncovering deep-rooted issues, and the process of finding her authentic self.

If you've ever felt like you're not living up to expectations or struggling towards burnout in your career growth, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we explore the journey of self-discovery and learn how to celebrate our own bravery.

Hot topics from this episode:

• Career Pressure, Stress Symptoms, and Burnout
• Setting boundaries and noticing how others respond
• Therapy and coaching towards Self-Exploration and Discovery
• Imperfect Role Models and rejecting the pedestal 

Resource in this episode: 

• Connect with Louise Lewis: Email: [email protected]
• Website: louiselewiscoaching.co.uk
• Social Media: LinkedIn
• Your Way Program: https://louise-lewis.mykajabi.com/yourway 
• Your Way Podcast: https://pod.link/1659820785

What is codependency? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codependency What is enmeshment? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enmeshment

 Related Celebrate Brave podcasts: 

• E84: Accountability - Crucial Conversations
•  https://pod.link/1563427212/episode/4ab70823a619596693e78ad864d3168e
• E122: How to Work Less with the Accountability Triangle  https://pod.link/1563427212/episode/e9805a116ed45e2607ca56ea24b2e6b0
• Get your copy of the Accountability Triangle so that you work less: https://tricksteinbach.com/work-less/

Books: 

• Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2133999.Will_I_Ever_Be_Good_Enough_Healing_the_Daughters_of_Narcissistic_Mothers?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Un2ssZxri6&rank=1
• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=8MUbgh4Xle&rank=1
• My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34146782-my-grandmother-s-hands
• Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body and Heart to Feel Secure in the World  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57356335-becoming-safely-embodied

For more information on how you can build your brave:

[email protected]

https://tricksteinbach.com/

https://www.instagram.com/nicoletricksteinbach

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletricksteinbach/

https://www.facebook.com/NicoleTrickSteinbac

If you are an established woman in tech who is creating results and making an impact at work so your workload and stress just keep growing but promotions and salary bumps remain a distant dream, it is time for change. 

Listen, we all know the tech industry has dramatically changed. It's time your career approach did too. 

You don't need cookie-cutter programs or dusty advice from outdated playbooks, because what works for tech bros, won't work for you. You need individualized, bespoke support to build your brave career. One that reflects who you are as a woman in tech. 

I invite you to explore career coaching with me. Get all the details, including prices and client results, at TrickSteinbach.com.

You can stress less, work less, and earn more. You've already earned it. Let's make it happen.