Already a Future Women? Sign in Leadership Overcoming perfectionism and fear of failure The ultimate guide to stopping the sabotage of your own success. Learn how to break up with the lie that says your perfectionism is what makes you better, and practice self compassion. By FW Published 31 January, 2026 Leadership Overcoming perfectionism and fear of failure The ultimate guide to stopping the sabotage of your own success. Learn how to break up with the lie that says your perfectionism is what makes you better, and practice self compassion. By FW Published 31 January, 2026 Previous article Maxine Beneba Clarke on the value of time Next article Building confidence as a skill Ask yourself what drives you. Are you someone who prides themselves on external rewards: recognition, praise, promotions? Or do you compare yourself to others?When something goes well for you – professionally or in your personal life – are you able to enjoy it, or are you too busy picking over it, thinking about what you could have done better? Join the club Already a member? Sign in More From Future Women Leadership How to be a more confident communicator By Theresa Miller Leadership The most important question By Odessa Blain Leadership “That is not luck. That is culture.” By Melanie Dimmitt Leadership “This is something to celebrate.” By Melanie Dimmitt Leaders 5 things in this year’s Budget for women By Iona Bulford Leadership “If I was a bloke, I would have said, ‘Yes, I nailed that’.” By Melanie Dimmitt Leadership “I didn’t have time to be sick – and that’s a problem” By Melanie Dimmitt Leadership It’s time to put your AI oxygen mask on By Melanie Dimmitt Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
