The Easy Does It Podcast
Easy Does It with Lise Cartwright
S8 E7: Escaping the Perfection Trap: Show Up Messy and Make an Impact
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S8 E7: Escaping the Perfection Trap: Show Up Messy and Make an Impact

Ditch perfectionism and connect with your people.

In this episode, Lise dives deep into the topic of perfectionism—how it shows up, why it happens, and how to shift your mindset so you can show up for your audience as your real self.

Drawing on real-life coaching moments from inside the Grow, Nurture, Sell membership, Lise shares a powerful story about a member struggling with video content, perfectionism, and self-confidence.

Key Takeaways

Your messiness is your message—people relate to authenticity, not perfection.

Social media can fuel comparison and perfectionism; track your screen time and check in with your energy.

Remember: you don’t have to be the world’s top expert, just a few steps ahead of your audience.

Cultivate awareness of your inner critical voice and learn to separate it from your conscious self.

Ask for feedback before rerecording—done is truly better than perfect.

Resources & Mentions

Grow, Nurture, Sell Membership

Mind the Chatter by Lise Cartwright – a book for working with your inner voice

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