Having an alter ego is the key to confidence, here's how to create yours in 3 steps (the science)

An episode like old times: I found a theory, and became obsessed with it! So let's break down the science behind alter egos, why they actually work, and how to create one in a way that doesn’t feel weird and won’t mean you lose yourself. Thank you so much to the amazing Heather Elkington for being my expert on this episode, I hope you find it useful! + CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:31 The Context 2:38 The Science of Self Distancing 4:26 Enclothed Cognition 5:52 How it Applies to Confidence 7:46 How to create your Alter Ego 9:54 Visualisation 11:40 The Expert: Heather Elkington 16:51 My Own Journey + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 + HEATHER ELKINGTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipheather/?hl=en Fresh Leadership World: https://www.freshleadershipworld.com/ Her book, Your Boss Era: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/468055/your-boss-era-by-elkington-heather/9781529146967 + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinghardpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@workinghardpodcast + DILEMMA SUBMISSION If you'd like to submit any dilemmas to the podcast to be answered in the bonus episodes, please send them to podcast@grace-beverley.com with the subject beginning DILEMMAS or DM us @workinghardpod on instagram! + MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/ + RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊