Could embracing competitiveness be your ultimate growth hack?
In this episode of Unfiltered with Genelle, she speaks about the often misunderstood world of competition. Genelle unpacks how being competitive—when framed positively—can be a powerful driver of personal and professional success.
Through candid stories from her own competitive life in the gym and on the golf course, she reveals how healthy competition fuels growth, builds resilience, and keeps us striving for more.
Genelle also challenges the stigma surrounding competitiveness, particularly for women, and urges listeners to reject the narrative that ‘nice girls don’t compete’, instead to redefine competition as a source of motivation and inspiration.
She also speaks about what happens when people repress or pretend they don’t have a competitive side - hello passive aggression!
Tune in for practical insights on how to embrace your inner competitor, thrive in business and beyond, and approach competition with compassion—for yourself and others.
00:00 Introduction
00:28 The Nature of Competition
01:16 Healthy Competition in Everyday Life
03:54 Personal Experiences with Competition
05:27 Competition in Sports and Business
07:36 The Importance of Healthy Competition
10:54 Challenges and Misconceptions
13:43 Why You Should Compete
19:54 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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