The Lies We Tell Ourselves — with Rebecca Nwankwo | Breaking Mental Barriers and the MBA Mindset
What if the loudest thing holding you back isn’t the economy, your boss, or your skills — but your own mind?
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with Rebecca Nwankwo, author of The Lies We Tell Ourselves and Global Executive MBA graduate from IESE Business School, to decode how top leaders turn mindset into their ultimate performance advantage.
Together, they unpack how to silence self-doubt, reprogram your thinking, and apply elite MBA principles to real life.
💥 In This Episode You’ll Discover:
🚫 The toxic inner voice quietly sabotaging ambition
⚡ Why rejection and failure are redirections, not endings
🧠 How to use visualisation as a strategic tool for success
⏰ A militant time-management system that forces results
🔑 The shared mindset that makes high achievers unstoppable
This is more than motivation — it’s a masterclass in mental agility, self-discipline, and growth.
💬 Which limiting belief is holding you back right now? Share your thoughts — your story could free someone else too.
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Rebecca Nwankwo
Global Executive/ Author/ Life Coach
Rebecca Nwankwo is an accomplished executive, a Global Executive MBA graduate, and the author of the impactful book, The Lies We Tell Ourselves. After completing a rigorous MBA program across four continents and working alongside leaders from 27 nations, Rebecca pivoted her focus to high-achiever coaching through her company, EAP. Leveraging her deep understanding of neuroplasticity and human psychology, her work is dedicated to helping ambitious professionals identify and dismantle self-sabotaging beliefs, conquer imposter syndrome, and transition from their comfort zone to intentional growth. She is a true “go-getter,” committed to turning insight into action.