Women at Work: Rejection and Reflection
Rejection at work can feel deeply personal — especially when you’ve worked hard, stayed loyal, and watched someone else get the opportunity you thought you earned. In this powerful Women at Work episode, Shelly Cammish breaks down why rejection hurts so much psychologically, how the sunk cost fallacy keeps women emotionally attached to the wrong environments, and why losses stay with us longer than gains. Shelly explores the hidden emotional toll of being overlooked for promotions, projects, raises, and leadership opportunities — and explains why smart, capable women often internalize rejection in ways that damage confidence and decision-making. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why rejection psychologically impacts us so strongly The dangerous trap of the sunk cost fallacy at work How to stop attaching your self-worth to professional outcomes Why competence and selection are not always the same thing The 3-Step Rejection Reflection Technique to process setbacks quickly without spiraling emotionally How to use rejection as information instead of identity If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or emotionally drained from constantly proving yourself, this episode will help you reframe rejection, recover faster, and move forward with more clarity and confidence.
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