Performance nerves, imposter feelings, and the pressure of being seen sound familiar? In this episode, Jen chats with her friend actress Chloe Newsome about managing visibility, self-doubt, and workplace pressure.
From child stardom to job interviews, Chloe shares how consistent preparation and practice help turn nerves into confidence. If you’ve ever felt exposed or out of place at work, this episode offers relatable insights and practical strategies to help you show up with courage every time. (If you’ve ever caught an episode of Coronation Street you’ll also be keen to listen in!)
Here are some Highlights:
Imposter feelings pop up for all of us sometimes, but how we handle them makes a difference.
Managing energy and knowing your needs sets you up for success
Let go of controlling every outcome and stay present
Knowing where to focus your attention when showing up to something scary - and remembering you have choice about that
And who is Chloe’s famous actor friend who she always used to see at auditions?
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tap to Support You
A quick tap to help you just before, or a few days before, the big thing that you have some nerves about. Give it a go! https://vimeo.com/1152250915?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
A note from Jennifer and McCanna Coaching Ltd: I invite you to tap along to the videos alongside these episodes whilst taking full responsibility for your health and wellbeing. EFT is a fantastic self help tool with ever growing credibility due to positive results from scientific studies. It is not a substitution for seeking professional advice. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health please consult a qualified medical professional. If you would prefer to explore EFT with a qualified practitioner, get in touch and I’ll share some options.
Meet your host Jennifer McCanna:
Jennifer McCanna has been coaching leaders in organisations around the world since 2011. From the UN Refugee Agency to HSBC, government departments to national and local charities, she specialises in supporting clients to work through the often messy, emotional challenges of leadership so they feel calm, energised and able to have a real impact in the world.
If you’ve experienced a challenging relationship, restructure or other difficult period in your working life, and as a result your self-belief has taken a hit, Jennifer’s blend of pure coaching, emotional freedom technique and Resilience Dynamic® approaches will help you process the emotional fallout, as well as equipping you with tools to stay energised and effective as a leader.
When she’s not recording podcasts she’s busy working with leaders 1-1, or as part of their leadership team, and designing and delivering leadership development programmes for leaders at all levels.
Connect with Jennifer:
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About Chloe Newsome:
Chloe is an actor and drama facilitator, running drama clubs in Sheffield primary schools and nurseries. She volunteers weekly at Grow Theatre, developing creative projects inspired by the environment.
Chloe studied Health & Social Care in London before the birth of her first child, exploring drama’s role in therapeutic settings. She has collaborated long-term with the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, performing on stage, radio, at sea, and at the Oxford Literary Festival.
Her work spans projects by Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, J.B. Priestley, Michael Frayn, Anton Chekhov, and Shakespeare. Chloe began her career at Crucible Youth Theatre in Sheffield 35 years ago, leading to a five-year role on Coronation Street from ages 13–18.
Connect with Chloe:
Website: https://www.growtheatre.org.uk/
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