25. The Surprising Reason Praise Doesn’t Boost Your Confidence as a Leader (and the Simple Shift That Will)

You get praised for your work. You show up for your team. You go the extra mile.

So why does it still feel like… it’s never enough?

That’s the question "Pamela," a high-performing senior leader, brought to our coaching session. Her team was thriving, her project had just earned company-wide praise… and yet she felt deflated. Doubtful. Disconnected from any real sense of accomplishment.

If you’ve ever found yourself downplaying your success, brushing off compliments, or pushing harder when your body’s begging you to rest—this episode is for you.

In this trauma-informed coaching moment, Dr. Annie Campanile shares the simple, science-backed practice she used to help Pamela quiet her inner critic, reconnect with her body, and finally believe: I am doing enough.

Hit play and experience the shift for yourself.

⏱️ What You’ll Hear:

1:45 — Why high-achieving leaders feel like they’re never doing enough

3:00 — A nervous system grounding practice you can try in real time

4:45 — The mindset shift that quiets self-doubt without forcing positivity

10:15 — How this one shift changes how you lead, relate, and restore energy

💬 Want support applying this shift in your leadership?

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