Eleazar Botello’s Post

You're operating from a belief that is holding you back. And you don't even know what it is. Limiting beliefs are silent career assassins, lurking in your subconscious. They're deadly, insidious, and you're probably unaware they're holding you back. Ever catch yourself... -Hesitating to present ideas in meetings doubting their worth? -Burning the midnight oil because you've taken on too much? -Accepting less than you want in a payrise, promotion, or bonus because you can't bring yourself to ask for more? -Shying away from necessary team conversations for fear of conflict? -Accepting being disrespected because you don't know how to address it? If this resonates, it's time you start thinking about what your limiting beliefs are. These actions stem from the belief that you are not worthy. You might not realize it, but if you're... -Anxious about team interactions. -Frustrated because you feel stuck. -Wishing, praying things were different? -Constantly second-guessing yourself. -Exhausted from doing so much, feeling like it's never reciprocated ... then you're in the grip of limiting beliefs. It's time to take radical responsibility. Imagine owning your narrative. Acknowledging it’s not about external validation, but about your own self-belief. Imagine... ✔️ Speaking up for yourself and your ideas with conviction. ✔️ Setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing your well-being. ✔️ Seeking better opportunities and fair treatment with confidence. ✔️ Addressing issues head-on fearlessly. The more you nurture your self-worth, the better you become at overcoming these career killers. This is what I help my clients do. You determine the success of your career based on your ability to update your beliefs. Understanding this is critical for your career progression. My gift is that I can help you discover exactly what your limiting beliefs are. I can tell you exactly which ones you are operating from and show you how it is holding you back and what you need to do to loosen the grip they have over you. DM PRESENT for me to show you yours. #leadership #neonoor #noonanafousi #braintrainer

The Power of a Strong "No" In a world where saying "Yes" is often seen as the key to success, I want to challenge that notion. A strong "No" can be just as powerful, if not more so. When you say "No" with conviction, you: - Set clear boundaries - Prioritize your time and energy - Build trust and credibility - Encourage others to grow and find alternative solutions - Reduce stress and burnout A strong "No" is not about being negative or unhelpful; it's about being honest, respectful, and responsible. By embracing this mindset, you'll build stronger relationships, achieve your goals, and maintain your physical and mental well-being. So, the next time you're asked to take on something that doesn't align with your priorities or values, remember: a strong "No" is not only okay, but necessary. Let's embrace the power of a strong "No" and build a culture of honesty, respect, and trust. #ThePowerOfNo #Boundaries #Prioritization #Trust #Credibility #Growth #Wellbeing

I don't have confidence............... Yes, you read that right. The more I get challenged... The more I get hurt.... The more I rise! Yes, you guessed right. I have antifragile confidence. It's like a weird superpower. Every setback, every criticism, every failure, every purposeful act intended to make you feel low, every hurt from unmet expectations? They're just fuel for my growth. In this journey of life, I've learned that true strength isn't about avoiding falls. It's about mastering the art of the comeback. In order to deal with someone trying to lower your confidence at the workplace, here are 10 tips: 1. Document incidents: Keep a record of interactions where you feel your confidence is being targeted. 2. Focus on your achievements: Remind yourself of your successes and strengths. 3. Seek feedback from others: Get perspectives from trusted colleagues or mentors. 4.Use humor strategically: When appropriate, a light-hearted response can diffuse tense situations and demonstrate your confidence. 5. Speak with HR or management: If the behavior persists, involve higher authorities. 6. Use it as growth fuel: Use these challenges to become even stronger and more confident. 7. Practice self-care: Prioritize your mental and physical well-being. A healthy mind and body are more resilient to negativity. 8. Develop a personal mantra: Create a short, powerful phrase to mentally repeat when faced with confidence-lowering behavior. For example: "I am capable and valuable." 9. Seek constructive feedback: Regularly ask for feedback from supervisors or trusted colleagues. This helps you focus on genuine areas for improvement rather than baseless criticism. 10. Enhance your skills: Continuously work on improving your professional skills. The more competent you become, the less impact others' attempts to undermine you will have. Remember, your reaction to these attempts is what truly defines your confidence and professional growth. What's your confidence made of? What strategies do you use to build resilience at your workplace? #SnehaAusarkar #AntifragileConfidence #RisingStrong #EmbraceTheChallenges

A few days ago, I found myself in a frustrating situation. I had a big meeting coming up that had me on edge. With every passing minute, my anxiety grew—I felt unprepared and overwhelmed by the pressure. Just before the meeting, I spilled coffee all over my shirt. ☕️ At that moment, I realized I could either let this setback derail me or choose to embrace the chaos. I took a breath, laughed it off, and shared my feelings of nervousness with the team. To my surprise, this honesty opened the door for a genuine conversation. We ended up brainstorming ideas together, turning what could have been a disaster into a valuable collaboration. From this experience, I learned three important lessons: 1. Embrace Vulnerability. Sharing your struggles can foster connection. When I opened up, I discovered others felt the same way, leading to more authentic discussions. 2. View Setbacks as Opportunities. Instead of seeing challenges as failures, view them as chances for growth and creativity. 3. Stay Present. Focus on the moment rather than worrying about what could go wrong. This mindset shift can relieve stress and enhance your performance. These lessons have reshaped how I approach challenges, reminding me that I’m always learning. If you ever feel overwhelmed or anxious, remember that it’s okay to be authentic about your struggles. Embrace those moments, and you may find unexpected growth opportunities. Let’s continue to support each other on this journey of self-improvement!

You are managing someone who is a great performer but always feels like they are not doing enough, trying to overprove their capabilities with extra work. They feel as if they do not belong to the team, talk negatively about themselves, and have low self-confidence, tending towards perfectionism. This person absolutely deserves their expert position but exhibits constant self-doubt, fear of the future, fear of failure, and overall anxiety. There is no success or achievement that can convince them that they are good enough. As part of your role as a leader, serving as a mentor or coach to such an employee might be key for their self-esteem, self-perception, and well-being. ⁉How can you support them to overcome the so-called Impostor Syndrome⁉ Here are few ideas you may like to start with: 🗝 Help them Recognize Their Achievements: Encourage them to list all their accomplishments and revisit this list whenever they feel like a fraud. Invite them to walk through their career and/or life timeline and reflect on the everyday value they create. Focusing on facts and evidence will help them bridge the gap between their perception of self and reality, i.e., how others perceive them. 🗝 Invite them to share their feelings and talk about them with you or with someone else they trust. 🗝 Encourage them to ask their significant others for feedback: how they see them, what they value in them and why, and what they believe they need to improve. 🗝 Guide them to Reframe their Internal Thoughts: encourage them to focus on their strengths and successes. 🗝 Help them cultivate and practice self-compassion and self-care, treating themselves in the same kind and understanding way they would treat a close friend in challenging situations. 🔆 What strategies do you employ to support your team members in such situations? We would appreciate hearing from you in the comments. #impostorsyndrome #selfconfidence #professionalgrowth #supportiveleadership

Have you ever felt like you're working harder than your colleagues but still not receiving the same recognition? How do you react? • Do you push yourself even harder to prove you can do it? • Or do you become overly accommodating to others? And if you take a moment to listen to your inner voice, what do you hear? A louder, more persistent voice telling you that you're not good enough? This voice is trying to protect you, but in reality, you're being held back unconsciously by your inner saboteurs. You can recognize these saboteurs by the negative emotions they trigger, such as frustration, anger, and self-doubt. Here are some examples of how saboteurs can affect your career: Pleaser: You constantly try to make everyone happy, even if it comes at the expense of your own goals. And the more you focus on pleasing others, the less you build meaningful relationships with your colleagues. Hyper-Achiever: You feel like you're only valuable if you continuously perform perfectly. But constantly striving for perfection drains your energy, making it harder to adapt to changes. Avoider: You avoid difficult conversations or situations, causing you to miss opportunities to be visible or to make important decisions. And the more you avoid, including the spotlight, the more recognition others get for the hard work you’ve done. The good news is, you can recognize your saboteurs and reduce their influence. By training your mind, you can increase your mental fitness and become stronger, more resilient, and more visible. Want to learn more? Take the first important step—sign up for our Masterclass and get to know your saboteurs: Are you coming too? https://lnkd.in/eehsusnG #Saboteurs #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #WorkHappiness

Consider this scenario : There is an opportunity at work, that entails you doing something new, something you've not done before. Your friend thinks you should do it, but you find yourself responding to them with "I can't, because I am bad at sales, or I can't because X,Y,Z reasons..." without knowing how this experience will turn out (unless you can see the future...) When we double down on our limiting beliefs in this way, we have 100% removed even the possibility of that ever changing. We’ve all seen the example of how a single twig is easy to break, but many twigs together are hard to. In the same way, each small negative self-belief might be easy to confront and work with, but many minor doubts collectively become a force too hard to challenge, leading to a solidification of these negative beliefs through a self-fulfilling prophecy. This not only hinders personal growth but also becomes a barrier to recognizing and seizing opportunities for improvements. Knowing this, and applying simple reframing can go a long way in helping us escape this trap. Nobody truly wants to feel stuck or incapable, even if resorting to self-deprecating thoughts feels like a natural response to adversity. It is crucial to approach these thoughts and beliefs with flexibility, understand what this internal dialog is actually trying to communicate, and reinforce things that truly serve us. Negative self-talk and limiting beliefs do not. Embracing the potential for change is the first step in this shift. Just like we believe negative things that have not happened, are not facts, and potentially will not happen, we can also try believing in things that can happen for the better. This is not blind optimism, or an “everything will be ok” outlook, but a “this can change if, this does not have to be my reality.” approach to the world instead. Be the architect of your growth, not of your limitations. #personaldevelopment #growthmindset #opportunities #limitingbeliefs #selfimprovement #change #positivechange #flexibility #selftalk #potential

4 powerful ways to challenge self-doubt 👇🏾 Self-doubt often creeps in when the brain becomes aware of something new or unfamiliar, while the heart feels conflicted—caught between what it truly desires and the fear of being hurt. This internal struggle can cause us to freeze. Being able to navigate self-doubt can open so many doors and space for goals to be achieved. 1. Turn Doubt Into a Different Question Instead of asking, "What if I fail?" try asking, "What if this is the breakthrough I need?" or "What could I learn from trying?" Reframing doubt into curiosity helps both the heart and brain explore new possibilities. 2. Visualize Your Success: See yourself succeeding. Job seekers, see that interview going smoothly. Leaders, imagine your team thriving. This exercise quiets the brain’s fear and reassures the heart that it’s safe to go after what it wants. 3. Break Goals Into Smaller Steps: Overwhelm fuels doubt. Break your big goals into manageable, actionable steps. Celebrate each win. The brain starts to trust the process, and the heart feels empowered by the progress. 4. Challenge the Doubt with Evidence: When self-doubt creeps in, ask yourself, "What proof do I have that I can’t do this?" Most of the time, there is no solid evidence. Reflect on past experiences where you've succeeded despite uncertainty. This calms both the brain and heart. As the full moon 🌕 approaches, it is a great time to release what no longer serves you, starting with self-doubt. May you 🖖🏾 🔆❤️ Charisse Fontes #humanity #leadership #jobseekers #professionaldevelopment Vibe with this? 🙌🏾 Let’s Connect —> Charisse Fontes Culture Conscious? Follow — > Culture Circle

Have you ever felt like you’re just not as good as people think you are? If you’re in a creative field like content writing, marketing, or design, you’ve likely experienced this feeling. It’s a common sentiment among those of us who interact with corporate experts, clients, and industry professionals daily. Despite receiving positive feedback and accomplishing great work, we often don’t feel a sense of achievement. Instead, we experience a fleeting sigh of relief that today wasn’t the day we got "caught." This constant dread, known as Impostor Syndrome, hampers our creativity and productivity. It creates a vicious cycle where our perceived lack of competence affects our work, which in turn feeds our anxiety about being exposed as frauds. This cycle can be especially paralyzing in creative fields where the value of our work is subjective and often closely tied to personal expression. But here’s a different perspective for you: If you truly believe you’re "fooling" everyone around you, think about this—either: Your audience doesn’t know as much as you think they do. If your clients and colleagues consistently express satisfaction with your work, it’s likely because you’re meeting or exceeding their expectations. They might not be experts in your field, and they rely on your expertise to guide them. Your success in this case isn’t about fooling them; it’s about understanding and addressing their needs effectively. You’re much smarter and more talented than you give yourself credit for. Pulling off a successful "act" day after day would require immense skill and intelligence. The truth is, you’re not deceiving anyone—you’re genuinely good at what you do. Your consistent performance under the pressure of Impostor Syndrome is a testament to your capabilities, not a sign of deceit. In either case, you deserve your success. Your accomplishments are real, and the positive feedback you receive is a reflection of your true abilities, not an illusion. #impostersyndrome #creativewriting #corporatelife #creativity #motivation

In my experience you know what’s a terrible thing to waste? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 👉 Your mindset. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ I am so blessed to be meeting exceptional leaders and the commonality I see is the most effective ones have flipped their mindset and work on it daily. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ So where do you need to change your script as this will enhance your mindset and help you become your best version through this beautiful thing called life.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ I was talking to this CEO earlier this week, she, like most leaders I know, has developed a growth mindset. ⁣Total goddess this woman, and the things she's accomplished but she came to me for something. ⁣ ⁣ Our mindset is something we need to work on and I want to reassure you that your brain and body is highly malleable. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ What do you need to work on to cultivate more of a growth mindset because it will help you develop the sexy confidence you need to take command of your life and business. ⁣ 💃 🕺 ⁣ ⁣ One thing that will help you change the script is getting support. ⁣ I know you’re a total badass but you’re also a human being and you need social support. ⁣ 🤝 ⁣ ⁣ Having social support makes it easier to cope with hardships that show up unexpectedly. ⁣ 💔 It helps because you overcome adversity knowing someone has your back or can hear you out. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ We ALL need this loving support and understanding. ⁣ 😌 ⁣ ⁣ Here are some strategies so you can change the script and cultivate more of the sexy confidence you need so you can strengthen your character and enhance your performance. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #1 Seek Out Social Support. You will need it to build resilience, and resilience will help you bounce back so you can light your derriere on fire when you need to. ⁣ 🔥 ⁣ ⁣ #2 Self-Talk that’s Constructive. Not the self-talk that crushes you but the self dialogue that reassures you what you're worth. You want to talk to yourself differently so you catapult yourself forward. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #3 Soul-Searching. Do a self-assessment and ask yourself thought provoking questions everyday. Who am I? What do I stand for? How do I want to show up in this life or my business? ⁣ 🤔 ⁣ ⁣ 💪 I hope this serves you. If you need a guide by your side, message me to see if we’re an ideal fit. As leaders, we will always need a support system to help us think outside the box and rely on someone who can give us feedback. I have a free complimentary assessment, if you need it. ⁣