Silence Your Inner Bully
A creative workshop designed to overcome imposter syndrome and cultivate unshakeable confidence
In this three-hour workshop, I’ll guide participants through engaging, creative exercises that help them explore and unlock their potential — by silencing their inner critic and boosting their confidence, both in their personal and professional lives.
Part 1: Teaching
While life is full of both positive and negative experiences, our minds tend to hold tightly to the negative ones. But here’s the good news: With a few simple tools and a little practice, you can retrain your brain to hold the positive.
The teaching portion of this workshop will draw from the research on negativity bias by neuroscientist Rick Hanson. Ph.D., as well as my own anthropological observations and therapeutic training around cultural, emotional, and biological aspects of why the inner critic is the loudest voice in our heads.
You’ll also leave with real tools to stop the negative thought pattern in real-time, allowing you to contribute more effectively in meetings and projects while stepping into leadership roles with authenticity and decisiveness.
Part 2: Collage
The key to confidence is self-trust, and an intuitive artistic process like creating collages is a powerful way to cultivate it.
In this exercise — which involves selecting and assembling images — participants will give a visual form to their inner critic, the voice that expresses self-doubt, criticism, or judgment.
By externalizing this voice in a visual, tangible way, we’ll foster self-awareness and help them recognize the origins and triggers of their inner criticism.
The best part? No artistic skills required. If you can cut and glue, you can make something meaningful.
More Confidence, Less Overthinking Quiet that inner critic, take risks, and speak up without second-guessing every move.
Better Communication Reducing self-doubt leads to more open discussions and idea-sharing, strengthening teamwork and workplace culture.
Less Stress, More Balance Let go of perfectionism and self-criticism to avoid burnout and create a healthier work-life balance.
Stronger, More Authentic Leadership Ditch the inner bully and step into leadership roles with confidence, clarity, and impact.
Building Trust Together Creating a supportive space where team members connect and collaborate, leading to a deeper sense of trust among co-workers
The Benefits
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Shared Experiences
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"Jaclyn led our session with humor and wisdom. She provided a space for creativity, reflection, and growth for everyone present, with acceptance for wherever we were in our healing journeys. I left the workshop feeling seen, feeling lighter, and feeling inspired."
Siobhan McKiernan • Editor, Workshop Participant
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"Jaclyn helped me completely redirect the mean little voice in the back of my head. I used to have a loop of brutal self-talk that played constantly in my mind telling me that I was unworthy, incapable, and unlovable. With her help and guidance, I’ve learned to challenge that voice in my head and am no longer ruled by my inner bully."
Emma Mountcastle • Music Teacher, Former Client
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“Jaclyn cultivates a warm and supportive atmosphere. I left feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. When I got home, I realized how much I had learned from the process. Jaclyn is truly an insightful and engaging leader; I highly recommend her workshops!”
Chicory Miles • Artist, Workshop Participant