240. Belief It or Not: How to Rewrite the Narratives That Hold You Back

In this episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams interviews Muriel Wilkins, an executive coach, author, and podcast host, about her new book, "Leadership Unblocked." They discuss common beliefs that hold leaders back, the three stages to get unblocked from hidden beliefs (uncover, unpack, and unblock), and the difference between healthy and toxic productivity. Muriel introduces the concept of reverse engineering to align thoughts, feelings, and actions to achieve desired outcomes. She coaches Matt on managing emotional investment in his work by redefining success and recalibrating internal and external expectations. The episode concludes with Muriel sharing her personal challenge of needing to be involved and her strategies for managing it, as well as her insights on effective communication.