Aspire with Emma Grede

How to Quiet the Voice That’s Holding You Back

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Apr 21, 2026
Tara Mohr, author of Playing Big and expert in women’s leadership, helps women silence self-doubt and claim inner authority. She explores the inner critic vs realistic thinking, two kinds of fear, the guilt trap, and why chasing confidence fails. Tara also guides a live inner mentor exercise and offers practical steps to act despite doubt.
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ADVICE

Respond With Compassion And Tools

  • Treat the inner critic compassionately: acknowledge it, remind yourself it lies, then use moment tools to respond.
  • Tara calls this habit change — after practice you’ll notice and switch course quickly instead of spiraling.
INSIGHT

The Readiness Myth Comes From Schooling

  • Waiting to feel ready is a cultural artifact from schooling that conditions long preparation before action.
  • Tara ties readiness to fear and the good-student mentality that keeps people researching instead of doing.
ADVICE

Play The Movie Then Tackle The Fears

  • Picture yourself doing the thing vividly, notice fears that arise, then write them down and ask your wise self what to do next.
  • Tara recommends mapping specific objections and choosing one immediate, imperfect next step this week.
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