1130: Building the Confidence to Push Past Procrastination, Overthinking, and Perfectionism with Krista Stepney

1130: Building the Confidence to Push Past Procrastination, Overthinking, and Perfectionism with Krista Stepney

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job February 19, 2026 Duration: 32:04
Krista Stepney shares powerful tactics for moving forward when fear has you feeling stuck. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to identify and address the root causes of inaction 2) How to take your power back from comparisons and self-doubt 3) Two powerful scripts for when you’re stuck Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1130 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KRISTA —  Krista D. Stepney is a leadership and business strategist, keynote speaker, and transformation advisor who helps leaders and everyday changemakers turn hesitation into momentum. With over 15 years of experience in operations, organizational leadership, and culture transformation, Krista blends research, faith, and lived experience to help others build a purposeful life and legacy. As the creator of The BOLDprint Method and the W.A.N.D. Methodology, she has coached executives, entrepreneurs, and everyday dreamers on overcoming fear, resisting comparison, and designing a personalized roadmap forward, even when the next step feels unclear. Her mission is simple: to help people get unstuck and move anyway, especially when it feels like the hardest thing to do. • Book: Move Anyway: A Guide for Overthinkers, Perfectionists, and Almost-Starters • Website: KristaStepney.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: Perfectionism Research by Vitale & Co. • Study: “Healthy Reflections: The Influence of Mirror Induced Self-Awareness on Taste Perceptions” by Ata Jami • Study: “Implementation Intentions and Goal Achievement: A Meta‐analysis of Effects and Processes” by Peter M. Gollwitzer and Paschal Sheeran • Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen • Book: Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones • Past episode: 015: David Allen, The World’s Leading Authority on Productivity • Past episode: 798: How to Have Difficult Conversations about Race with Kwame Christian • Past episode: 1078: How to Stop Playing Small and Achieve Your Greatest Goals with Richard Medcalf — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME. • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/better • Factor. Head to factormeals.com/beawesome50off and use the code beawesome50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year. (New Factor subscribers only) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
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