49. Quieting Your Inner Critic and Tuning Into Your Inner Mentor with Allison Jordan
In this episode, Sam sits down with Allison Jordan—leadership coach, trainer, yoga teacher, and former nonprofit CEO—to explore the power of pausing, self-leadership, and the journey from burnout to purpose. Allison shares her transition from leading a nonprofit to coaching leaders, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and creating space for reflection.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Understanding the “inner critic” vs. the “inner mentor”—how these voices show up, and why both are part of the human experience
- Practical strategies for quieting the inner critic, including visualization, value-based decision-making, and creative exercises like writing letters from your inner mentor
- The myth of “banishing” the inner critic and the reality of learning to coexist with it
- The importance of self-care, authenticity, and leading yourself first before leading others
- Real-life examples of clients shifting from self-doubt to self-trust and how that impacts their leadership journey
Connect with Allison:
- Website & Newsletter: riverstonerising.com
- Upcoming workshops: “Quiet Your Inner Critic” and “Meet Your Inner Mentor” (virtual and in-person in Asheville, NC)
- Leadership coaching opportunities available
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