That voice in your head—the one whispering that you’re not good enough, not ready, not capable—it’s not the truth. It’s your inner critic, and it’s been running on autopilot for far too long.

61% of women cite their inner critic as the biggest factor eroding their confidence at work.

In today’s episode, we’re calling it out. You’ll learn:
✅ What the inner critic actually is (and why it exists)
✅ The three ways it shows up and how it holds you back
✅ How to catch it in action and reframe it with self-compassion
✅ The exact steps to take back control and start leading with confidence

Because here’s the thing: your inner critic is loud, but it doesn’t have to run the show.

This episode is packed with practical strategies—but if you want to go deeper and truly shift your self-talk, grab my free workbook:
Download here → https://bronstephens.com/own-your-inner-critic/

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Because you deserve to lead, grow, and take up space—without that voice holding you back.

The Voice of Women at Work 2023 Report

Prevalence, Predictors, and Treatment of Impostor Syndrome: a Systematic Review

Dr Kirsten Neff Self Compassion

Positive Psychology and the Inner Critic

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This episode is for every high-achieving woman who's ever been told to “tone it down,” “toughen up,” or “be more like a man” to lead effectively.

Bron Stephens gets real about the subtle pressure women still face to reshape their leadership—and the cost of trying to lead like someone else. You’ll hear what the research actually says about female leadership strengths, and why performing leadership is not the same as inhabiting it.

You’ll learn how to recognise the habits that are draining your confidence—and build new ones that help you lead from alignment, not adaptation.

In this episode:

• Why so many women are still receiving gendered leadership feedback
• What the research says about the real strengths of female leaders
• How high-performing women lose confidence by trying to lead like someone else
• Six powerful habits to lead with more ownership and energy
• What it really means to “lead from your values”

You’ll leave this episode with:
✓ Permission to lead like you
✓ A clear sense of what’s been holding you back—and why it’s not your fault
✓ Practical tools you can use this week to step into your full-sized leadership

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Links & Resources:

• Blog:
• Free Values Workbook: Know Your Values
• Research: Women in the Workplace – McKinsey & LeanIn
• Research: Women Score Higher Than Men in Most Leadership Skills – HBR
• Research: Women Get 'Nicer' Feedback – And It Holds Them Back – HBR
• Connect with Bron on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bronstephens
• Learn more about coaching with Bron: bronstephens.com

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Have you ever made a decision that just felt right—even if it wasn’t the easy choice? Or walked away from something, knowing deep down it wasn’t for you, but struggled to explain why? That’s your values at work.

In this episode of Transform & Lead, I’m breaking down why values-based leadership is the foundation of confidence, clarity, and authentic leadership—especially for ambitious women navigating high-stakes roles.

When you know your values—really know them—decision-making gets sharper, energy stays higher, and you no longer waste time second-guessing yourself. But when your values aren’t clear? Boundaries slip, confidence wavers, and leadership feels harder than it needs to be.

Tune in to learn:
✔️ A step-by-step process to uncover and refine your core values.
✔️ How to use values as a filter for confident decision-making.
✔️ What happens when you lead in alignment with your values—and the impact when you don’t.

This is the work that changes everything. If you’re ready to stop proving yourself and start owning your ambition, femininity, and power—this episode is for you.

Listen now and grab the free Values Identification Workbook here!

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bron-stephens/

Let me know what resonates—drop me a message or share your biggest takeaway!

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