Be a Goldfish: The 10-Second Memory That Will Save Your Career
What do you do the day after you fall on your face in front of everyone? In this episode, Erin shares powerful stories about her daughters' moments of failure and comeback—and introduces The Goldfish Method, a three-step framework for bouncing back from setbacks. Learn why your perfectionism is killing your resilience, the neuroscience behind why trying again feels so hard, and how to separate your identity from your performance so one bad day doesn't derail your career.
Chapters
Chapters
00:00
Welcome Back and Reflections on Podcasting
Welcome Back and Reflections on Podcasting
02:53
The Goldfish Analogy: Memory and Resilience
The Goldfish Analogy: Memory and Resilience
05:42
Overcoming Fear of Failure
Overcoming Fear of Failure
08:52
Lessons from My Daughter's Public Speaking Experience
Lessons from My Daughter's Public Speaking Experience
14:21
The Goldfish Method: Reset, Reframe, Return
The Goldfish Method: Reset, Reframe, Return
23:08
Neuroscience of Resilience and Courage
Neuroscience of Resilience and Courage
29:03
Identity vs. Performance: Separating Self-Worth from Outcomes
Identity vs. Performance: Separating Self-Worth from Outcomes
38:00
Actionable Steps: Try Again and Accountability
Actionable Steps: Try Again and Accountability
41:49
Closing Thoughts and Legally Blonde Moment
Closing Thoughts and Legally Blonde Moment
Resources Mentioned:
- Dr. Andrew Huberman's work on neuroplasticity
- Dr. Kristin Neff's research on self-compassion
- Carol Dweck's research on growth mindset
- Angela Duckworth's "Grit"
- Brené Brown's work on perfectionism
Connect with Erin:
- Website: eringerner.com
- Instagram: @eringerner
- LinkedIn: Erin Gerner
