Why do smart, capable key account managers stall their own success? Self-sabotage—those sneaky habits like procrastination, perfectionism, and fear—might be silently derailing your growth.

In this raw, personal episode, we expose the hidden patterns holding you back (yes, I’ve been there too), share eye-opening "aha" moments from a life-changing book, and give you a battle-tested 5-step plan to break free.

Ready to trade self-doubt for unstoppable momentum? Let’s climb that mountain.

Highlights
(Key insights with timestamps)

• (0:00 ) The Hidden Saboteur: How procrastination masks deeper fears (like my midnight workshop panic).
• (2:41 ) Sneaky Tactics Exposed: Perfectionism, overcommitting, imposter syndrome—and why they feel "safe."
• (8:24 )  Root Causes Unpacked: Fear of failure vs. fear of success (yes, both sabotage you).
• (11:13 )  The Perfectionism Trap: Why tweaking bullet points for an hour is career self-harm.
• (13:22 )  Your 5-Step Escape Plan: Awareness → thought reframing → small steps → progress > perfection → embracing discomfort.
• (17:00 )  The Mountain Metaphor: Why your biggest barrier is you (and how to start climbing).

Your Next Steps
(Break the cycle today)

• Spot one sabotage pattern: Journal where you procrastinated/overthought this week (e.g., delayed client email?).
• Reframe fear into fuel: Replace “I’ll fail” with “This is my chance to grow” (workshop this daily!).
• Take one micro-action: Draft one imperfect slide instead of waiting for “perfect” time.
• Read Chapter 1 of The Mountain Is You (link below)—it’s your sabotage antidote.
• Share your struggle: DM me your biggest takeaway (@warwickkambrown on LinkedIn).

Resources

• Book: The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest (Get it here)
• Imposter Syndrome Article: Conquer Your Inner Critic

Join the Climb!

1. Stop sabotaging, start thriving: Join The KAM Club for coaching, templates, and community support.
2. Share your story: DM Warwick on LinkedIn or email hello@thekamcoach.com—your vulnerability helps others heal.

Your career mountain isn’t a barrier—it’s your launchpad. One step at a time, hero. 🧗♂️💥