Today we explore the transformative power of self-talk with Katie Horwitch, a nationally recognized writer, speaker, mindset coach, and activist. Dive deep into the importance of self-realization and empowerment through positive self-talk, and the significant role it plays in personal and professional growth.Katie Horwitch’s new book WANT Your Self released October 3rd. Discover all the ways this book will help you shift your self-talk and more in this interview with host Natalie Benamou. 3 Key takeaways: 1. Understand the influence of self-talk: Learn how to view self-talk not as inherently good or bad, but as informative. Recognize the impact it can have on your daily life, professional environment, and relationships is the first step towards shifting the paradigm. 2. The power of self-discovery: Katie’s book, "Want Your Self: Shift your self-talk and unearth the strength in who you were all along," emphasizes the importance of finding our own answers and resisting the allure of a one-size-fits-all approach. Learn how this approach to self-discovery can lead to personal growth. 3. Shift Self-Talk: Uncover the importance of practicing this change in moments of neutrality to be better equipped in times of stress or self-doubt.In her new book, Katie introduces us to the five pillars of shifting negative self-talk: 1. You Need a Self: Recognize the importance of a strong sense of self and the role it plays in our self-talk. 2. Find Your Self: Learn how to focus on self-discovery and truly understanding who you are. 3. Be Your Self: Discover how to confidently present your authentic self to the world. 4. Stay Your Self: Find out how to remain true to your authentic self, even in times of adversity. 5. Want Your Self: Learn to desire and appreciate your authentic self, and recognize the strength you've had all along. Favorite Quotes:"Be sure to take that first step towards self-realization today. It's never too late to start the journey of unearthing your true self. Remember, the power to shift your self-talk and transform your life lies within you. So, move forward fearlessly...and start shifting your self-talk today." - Katie Horwitch"Shifting your self-talk is about way more than just shifting your self-talk. So much of the way that we act and interact has to do with our relationship to ourselves and our relationship to, many times, our power." - Katie HorwitchJoin us in this enlightening conversation as we navigate the journey of self-discovery and empowerment with Katie Horwitch.Thank you, Katie, for being a guest today on HerCsuite® Radio! This podcast episode is sponsored by HerCsuite® Leadership Programs. And thank YOU for spending your time with us today. If you found this episode helpful we would be so grateful if you would rate and review and share it with a friend or colleague today. About Katie HorwitchKatie Horwitch is a nationally recognized writer, speaker, mindset coach, and activist who has spent over a decade working to shift the cultural self-talk paradigm.She is the founder of the multimedia platform WANT: Women Against Negative Talk, which gives you tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to shift your self-talk patterns, and the author of the new book WANT YOUR SELF: Shift Your Self-Talk and Unearth The Strength in Who You Were All Along.Resources:Women Against Negative TalkKatie HorwitchWant Your Self (Book)Women Against Negative Talk (Substack)Katie Horwith on InstagramWANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk PodcastHerCsuite®HerCsuite® on LinkedInNatalie Benamou on LinkedIn