The Authority Algorithm

Why high-performing women burn out trying to prove what’s already obvious

Women in the tech world seem to struggle more with self-doubt than their male counterparts, specifically in the realm of brilliance. 

That’s because our brilliance isn’t coded to fit smoothly into extremely hierarchical structures which are prevalent in the world of technology.

Women have a much more non-linear operating system when it comes to insight-driven creativity and, as such, it bumps up against all kinds of rigid barriers in the technical workplace and in the world. 

In general, female tech leaders can handle being overlooked and underestimated on their way to creating a legacy. They’ve gotten so used to having their winning ideas stolen or claimed by others, it barely even phases them anymore.

What’s really draining is trying to prove yourself to yourself.

This is a program running in the background that you’re not even aware of.

You’ve completely internalized an inner “skeptic” that demands to be satisfied and you’re programmed to think you’re doing it to satisfy other people.

The program diverts inordinate amounts of bandwidth away from creative functionality to logical processing of facts, data and evidence because proof feels non-negotiable to you.

The emotional charge around this holy grail of “proof” is a drain on your energy resources and can eventually lead to exhaustion, or what is colloquially known as burnout. 

Believe it or not, a simple blend of Bach Flower essences can be all that’s required to eliminate, or “alchemize,” the subtle frequency of self-doubt that fuels over-explaining or over-justifying.

In its place, it activates a magnetic executive presence, where your brilliance doesn’t look to be proved, justified, or argued for. It’s assumed.

When your validation comes from within, your brilliance speaks for itself.

At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter what they think of you.

What becomes matter is always what you think of yourself.