Welcome to “Frustrated and Exhausted,” the podcast supporting women in career and leadership. In this reflective October episode, I dive deep into how past experiences can quietly haunt us in our professional lives—especially as the season shifts and we find ourselves reflecting more. Recognizing these patterns is crucial. I advise listeners to name the beliefs that haunt them and examine if they're still relevant or helpful. Through reflection, we can thank the past for its lessons and consciously decide to move forward. [00:00:59] The concept of hauntings from past experiences: Discussing how old comments, workplace culture, or family remarks continue to "haunt" us and affect current behavior. [00:02:02] How negative beliefs and behaviors from past workplaces persist: Reflecting on overpreparing due to previous criticism, and how some patterns might have positive and negative impacts. [00:02:59] Examples of lingering patterns: Saying yes too often, fear of boundaries, hesitancy to speak up—how these behaviors can have roots in previous workplace trauma. [00:03:50] Reacting to ghosts of the past: Leaders and managers living with "corporate PTSD" and how these past stories shape present reactions and assumptions. [00:05:05] Losing sight of who you are now: The impact of acting from old assumptions, and a reflective prompt from the host about what might be haunting you. [00:06:04] Letting go of unhelpful stories: It's not about erasing the past but acknowledging what's running the show and deciding if it still serves you. [00:07:06] Recognizing reflex reactions: How old patterns show up instinctively, and questions to ask yourself to identify their origin. [00:07:46] Letting go and moving forward: The host emphasizes the process of gratitude, recognition, and release of old patterns. [00:09:16] Resonate Leadership’s support: Helping leaders and teams spot and overcome the patterns and invisible barriers to collaboration stemming from the past. Thank you for listening to this episode of “Frustrated and Exhausted.” Remember—if you’re still showing up in spaces that weren’t built for you, keep going. The future is yours to shape. Connect with Ruth: Instagram LinkedIn Website
