Getting Along with the Inner Gremlin: Overcoming Self-Doubt
Overcoming self-doubt and inner gremlins
This workshop helps participants recognize their inner gremlins, understand where they come from, and learn how to work with them rather than be run by them. Instead of trying to silence or “get rid of” these voices, we…
Cognitive Reframing
Communication Skills Practice
Creating Visual Art
Creative Activity
Creative Writing
Group Activity
Workshop
Description
This workshop helps participants recognize their inner gremlins, understand where they come from, and learn how to work with them rather than be run by them. Instead of trying to silence or “get rid of” these voices, we focus on developing awareness, compassion, and new choices. This session offers a creative and reflective journey where you’ll engage with your inner voices to uncover their positive intentions and cultivate resilience.
Dive into the experience:
- Welcome & Introductions: Create a safe space with an overview of session goals and personal intention-setting.
- Topic Framing: Dive into the concept of inner gremlins—those persistent internal voices that undermine our self-confidence—and learn to interpret their messages as opportunities for growth.
- Interactive Art Exercise: Through guided writing and drawing exercises, bring your gremlin to life. Reflect on its triggers, manifestations, and unexpected positive roles.
- Empowerment & Dialogue: Develop a dialogue with your gremlin to realign its purpose with your current needs, fostering a more harmonious inner experience.
- Optional breakout groups and peer sharing, depending on session length. Engage in meaningful discussions in small groups to explore personal insights and strategies.
Benefits
- Enhanced Self-Awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of your internal challenges and strengths.
- Increased Resilience: Learn to transform negative self-talk into constructive dialogue, boosting your resilience.
- Creative Expression: Utilize creative exercises to explore emotions and foster creative problem-solving.
- Improved Wellbeing: Address and realigning internal conflicts constructively through self-compassion and emotional literacy.
Hosted by Caitlin McDonald
About the Host
My coaching helps people to find courage in the complicated: in a time of increasing volatility, we all need tools for surviving and thriving. Using a series of research-validated core competencies, coaching helps us become more of the selves that we want to be, more of the time. I am an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation and a trained Mental Health First Aider, which helps me point people in the right direction at the times they need it most. As a cancer survivor, I know deep in my bones how a catastrophe can transform into an opportunity to explore personal growth, uncovering hidden reserves of resilience and inner strength. I'm based in the vibrant neighbourhood of Leith in Edinburgh, whose crest featuring a ship of hope over the motto 'Persevere' has been a source of solace and solidarity for people living here since the 12th century. With a background as a technology strategist of 10+ years’ experience working with high-performing individuals and teams at globally recognised Fortune 250+ companies, national governments and intergovernmental organisations, I understand the pressures and complexities that leaders are facing in an increasingly fast-paced and fractious world. Through guided activities I offer individuals and teams the opportunity to top up resilience reserves and nourish inner courage. This empowers clients to find strength within themselves to approach every challenge with fortitude and joy. I am also an award-winning researcher for futures research and for creative industries innovation, and an artist whose work has been featured in several international art exhibitions.
Travel Locations
Willing to travel anywhere in the UK provided client reimburses travel expenses – agreed on a per-session basis at time of booking. Willing to travel anywhere in the world for longer programmes/retreats provided client reimburses travel expenses.
Certifications & Credentials
ICF ACC profile: https://www.coachingfederation.org.uk/find-coach/coach-detail/923 Oxygen indemnity insurance (certificate available on request.)
Focus Areas
Development/Coaching
Location
Edinburgh, UK
Languages
English
Corporate Experience
Moderate
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
Microphone and projector for sessions exceeding 25 people; pens or coloured markers and paper for participants.
Past Clients
Wiley, The Outsiders (Outdoor Office Day), Yorkshire Festival of Story
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