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For those who have been told to “wait their turn,” to “tone it down,” or to let their work speak for itself, who have worked twice as hard, spoken twice as carefully, and still wonder if they belonged or if it was enough.

Pour les personnes à qui l’on a dit d’attendre leur tour, de modérer leurs propos ou de laisser leur travail parler pour elles. Celles qui ont travaillé deux fois plus dur, parlé deux fois plus prudemment et qui se sont encore demandées si leur place était légitime ou si cela suffisait

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Working with the Inner Critic: Inside and Out
Sophie Makonnen Sophie Makonnen

Working with the Inner Critic: Inside and Out

We all know that inner voice—the one that questions your competence, downplays your progress, or tells you you’re not ready. It often shows up just when you’re about to stretch, speak up, or step forward.

This reflection invites a different approach: not to silence the inner critic, but to understand its role. Rooted in coaching principles and grounded in real-world experience, it explores how to shift from automatic self-judgment to intentional leadership—without ignoring the deeper context that shaped those inner doubts in the first place.

Because real confidence doesn’t come from pretending the voice isn’t there. It comes from learning how to lead yourself through it.

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The information provided in these blogs is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace therapy, mental health services, or career counseling provided by a licensed professional. As a certified coach, my role is to support professional growth, not to offer psychological or regulated career counseling services.

Les informations fournies dans ces blogs sont à titre éducatif et informatif uniquement et ne remplacent pas la thérapie, les services de santé mentale ou l’accompagnement en orientation professionnelle offert par un·e professionnel·le réglementé·e. En tant que coach certifiée, mon rôle est d’accompagner le développement professionnel, et non d’offrir des services psychologiques ou d’orientation réglementée.