Top Ways Women Sabotage Their Careers and How to Avoid It

Summary

You’ve worked hard to get where you are in your career.

But what if there was someone trying to sabotage everything that you’re working toward?

And the real shocker? It could be you.

We can be our own worst enemy when it comes to moving our careers forward.

It is not unusual for professionals, at some point in their careers, to engage in “success avoidance” or “success sabotage”, or what used to be labeled “the fear of success.” Some women even suffer from “impostor syndrome” (IS)—feeling that they are not as competent or worthy as they present.

How can you recognize and break out of such destructive behaviors?

Join us for a career-changing program that will explore these phenomena, outline their symptoms and repercussions, and provide solutions to support yourself and other women in leaving doubts and mis-steps behind. Learn how to stop holding yourself back so you can grow your career and help move your organization forward.

You’ll learn:

  • The dynamics of success sabotage and how to identify when it is occurring
  • How success avoidance tendencies impact our career and professional growth
  • How to recognize and respond to the “Imposter Syndrome
  • How to help and encourage others to avoid self-defeating behaviors

Program Highlights

Success Sabotage and Success Avoidance Explained  

  • The real reason successful women sometime inexplicably derail
  • How to recognize the tell-tale signs you might be sabotaging yourself
  • What’s causing and even exacerbating this phenomenon in today’s workplace?
  • The downside of increased success - a surprising paradox you should contemplate

Learn How to Get Back on Track

  • Proven strategies you can use to stop self-defeating behaviors
  • Overcoming fear of the unknown or doubt in our own capabilities
  • Handling increased stress that comes from career growth
  • Tactful ways to deal with and respond to people who try to hold you back

How to Move You and Your Career Forward

  • Creating your own definition of who you want to be
  • Boosting your visibility and credibility in your workplace and network
  • How to bolster self-confidence - even when you feel uncertain
  • Ways you can help others struggling with success avoidance

Program Benefits

After this 60-minute program you’ll learn how to recognize - and stop - self-defeating behaviors that may be holding you back in the workplace. You’ll leave ready to achieve greater success, overcome challenges and be ready to help others up the ladder of success.

If you'd like this program customized for your organization, call us at 1-800-964-6033. We're certain we can fulfill your training needs, while making it fit in your budget!

About the Speaker

Michelle Coussens
Michelle Coussens

Michelle Coussens is a dynamic and inspiring business strategist, renowned for her compelling speeches and transformative insights. With a wealth of experience in talent management, business strategy, and operational effectiveness,... Michelle captivates audiences across diverse organizations, empowering women to lead with confidence and clarity. She has delivered thousands of signature speeches and training sessions, both online and in person, leaving a lasting impact on her listeners. Michelle’s practical expertise spans crucial HR topics, including job design, recruiting, onboarding, training and development, performance management, and succession planning. Her engaging approach and actionable advice make her a sought-after speaker and trusted advisor for women leaders striving to excel in their careers.