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In this episode of The Chief Psychology Officer Podcast, Dr Amanda Potter and Caitlin Cooper are joined by Adam Smith, a mindset and behavioural change coach, to explore the inner critic, negative self-talk, and the language we use to describe ourselves.

Adam shares his personal story and explains how our thoughts, labels, and belief systems can shape confidence, resilience, behaviour, and performance. The conversation looks at how unhelpful self-talk develops, why familiar patterns can keep us stuck, and how changing our language can help us build healthier habits and a more constructive mindset.

This episode covers:

• how to recognise and manage your inner critic
• the impact of negative self-talk on confidence and wellbeing
• why labels and belief systems matter
• how language shapes behaviour and results
• practical ways to reframe thoughts with more helpful language
• how curiosity, gratitude, and self-compassion support change

If you are interested in resilience, confidence, mindset, leadership psychology, or improving the way you speak to yourself, this episode offers practical and powerful insights.

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