Episode #217: Taming your Shadow self with Anna Tsui

Jan 19, 2023

Did you know that you are a co-owner of your business… even if you are a solopreneur? The way that you run your business is influenced by your unconscious shadow self, which is made up of your past and present fears and insecurities.

This episode’s guest, Anna Tsui, is a coach, thought leader, and the bestselling author of Shadow Magic: Turn Your Fear Into Fuel and Create a Prosperous Coaching Business. Anna is an expert in helping people uncover how their shadow self may be sabotaging their growth — and instead use it to tap into their unique strengths and zone of genius!

During this conversation, we dig into the psychological meaning of our shadow selves, how they show up in the way that we run our businesses, and how our thoughts can shape our reality. Listen now, and get ready for some juicy food for thought!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

The differences between your shadow self and imposter syndrome (and why it matters!)
How to identify the ways that your shadow self may manifest through money mindset issues — and how to counteract these limiting thoughts
What can happen in your life and business when you plug into healthier, more positive thoughts

Guest bio: Anna Tsui is an executive coach, a thought leader, and the author of Shadow Magic: Turn Your Fear Into Fuel and Create a Prosperous Coaching Business.

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:33 Intro

02:18 What is the shadow self?

03:23 How does the shadow self show up?

06:34 Imposter syndrome

08:25 Shadow self & money mindset

10:53 Limiting beliefs & attraction

13:53 Fertility story

16:17 Self-sabotage

22:14 Shadow v. higher self

27:00 “Yeah, but how?” & “I can’t, because…”

31:34 Power of Language