053: Positive Self-Talk: A Key to Success with Ana Gomes-Freire

Summary:

Join Ana Gomes-Freire as she shares her journey from broking to underwriting, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the power of positive self-talk. She discusses the significance of community engagement, networking, and building a personal brand on LinkedIn. Anna also highlights the role of volunteering in professional growth and the challenges of networking in regional areas. Throughout the conversation, she shares valuable insights on happiness in one's career and the impact of personal experiences on professional life, along with her favorite book recommendations.

Key Insights:

• It is never too late to change your career
• It is ok to change from broking to underwriting
• Self-reflection every two years helps assess career satisfaction.
• Overcoming limiting beliefs is crucial for personal growth.
• Positive self-talk can significantly impact self-perception.
• Engaging with the community can lead to professional opportunities.
• Building a personal brand on LinkedIn is important for visibility.
• Volunteering can enhance professional growth and networking.
• Personal experiences shape professional happiness and fulfillment.
• Lifelong learning through books is essential for personal development.

Sound Bites:

• "You can't just sit there and complain. Focus on action instead"
• "I always think to myself what's the worst that can happen?”

Resources:

• Connect with Ana Gomes-Freire

Book recommendations:

1. NLP by Ali Campbell
2. Write it down and make it happen by Henriette Anne Klauser
3. Feel the Fear and do it anyway by Susan Jeffers
4. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
5. Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
6. Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat
7. Notes on Nervous planet by Matt Haig
8. Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Happier Life by Arianna Huffington

About the Host:

• Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn and explore more insights: Sandra’s LinkedIn
• Discover the 100 Women In Insurance Collective dedicated to connecting women in insurance: www.100womenininsurance.com/collective.