67. Perfectionism, The Athlete Mindset, and How to Unlock Your Quiet Power with Lisa Carpenter

The Quiet Warrior Podcast with Serena Low

In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, Lisa Carpenter – a master coach, professional athlete, hypnotist, and host of The Full Frontal Living Podcast – shares her transformative journey of overcoming perfectionism, building resilience, and embracing authenticity in leadership and life. With heartfelt honesty, Lisa explores how dismantling labels and self-imposed limitations can unlock greater potential and fulfillment.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Athlete Mindset: Lisa’s journey as a professional athlete and how it taught her resilience, discipline, and the ability to embrace challenges both in the gym and in business.
2. Working from Point B: The power of visualizing success as a done deal and aligning daily actions with that mindset.
3. Redefining Perfectionism: How perfectionism is a coping mechanism and why embracing imperfection fosters growth and connection.
4. Healing the Inner Child: Understanding self-compassion and reparenting as essential tools for personal healing.
5. Challenging Labels: Why stepping beyond self-imposed identities, such as “introvert” or “athlete,” opens up new possibilities for growth.
6. Full Frontal Living: The courage to strip away coping mechanisms and face life’s challenges authentically.

Mentioned Resources:

• The Full Frontal Living Podcast by Lisa Carpenter
• Lisa Carpenter’s website: lisacarpenter.ca
• Instagram: @lisacarpenterinc

Actionable Takeaways:

• Challenge Your Identity: Examine the labels you attach to yourself and explore how they may be limiting your growth.
• Adopt the Athlete Mindset: Embrace discipline and non-negotiables to achieve your goals, whether in fitness, business, or personal life.
• Practice Self-Compassion: Acknowledge your imperfections and approach yourself with kindness and curiosity.
• Be Responsible for Your Energy: Recognize the energy you bring to a room and lead with intention and authenticity.

Follow-Up Actions:

• Subscribe to Lisa’s podcast and explore her private podcast offerings.
• Reflect on areas in your life where you might be clinging to perfectionism or labels.
• Practice small steps to connect with others authentically, especially as a quieter or introverted person.

Connect with Serena:

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• Subscribe to The Visible Introvert newsletter for weekly tips.
• Join me on LinkedIn where I share empowering ways to show up as an introvert in the workplace and as a business owner

This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

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1. 67. Perfectionism, The Athlete Mindset, and How to Unlock Your Quiet Power with Lisa Carpenter (00:00:00)

2. The Power of the Athlete Mindset (00:00:01)

3. Unleashing the Power of Imagination (00:11:37)

4. Embracing Fear and Self-Trust (00:16:38)

5. Learning to Parent Our Inner Child (00:21:46)

6. Liberating Yourself From Perfectionism (00:34:10)

7. Journey to Authentic Self-Awareness (00:41:49)

8. Exploring Identity and Embracing Change (00:49:56)