In this heartfelt episode of Yuwab, Saeed Alghafri opens up about a deeply personal journey with perfectionism, self-criticism, and ultimately—self-compassion. Through honest reflection and storytelling, Saeed unpacks the emotional toll of internal judgment and how it can quietly sabotage our growth, well-being, and leadership.He invites us to shift the narrative: from beating ourselves up to embracing who we are—flaws and all. With relatable experiences, powerful mindset shifts, and practical steps, this episode is a powerful reminder that leadership starts with how we lead ourselves.If you've ever struggled with feeling “not enough” or felt stuck in the loop of self-doubt, this one’s for you. What We Talked About in This Episode:How perfectionism can lead to damaging self-criticismThe emotional weight of internal self-judgmentWhy self-compassion is essential in today’s world of comparisonThe danger of defensiveness and delayed growthSelf-compassion as a leadership strength—not a weaknessThe three pillars: self-awareness, self-acceptance, and accountabilityHow self-compassion enhances well-being, empathy, and resilienceChallenging the myth that success comes from self-criticismHow embracing vulnerability can foster trust and innovation Connect with Host Saeed Alghafri:Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeedalghafri/Youtube : @yuwabconsultingApple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yuwab-%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A8/id1801036453Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/2vfcZCdwnXkiMdEvNVF9HH Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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