# Having an alter ego is the key to confidence, here's how to create yours in 3 steps (the science)

An episode of [Working Hard with Grace Beverley](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1569049585), 18 May 2026, 19 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/working-hard-hardly-working/e/6a05dbda4007da06de94c431/media.mp3

An episode like old times: I found a theory, and became obsessed with it! So let's break down the science behind alter egos, why they actually work, and how to create one in a way that doesn’t feel weird and won’t mean you lose yourself. I hope you find it useful! + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 + HEATHER ELKINGTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipheather/?hl=en Fresh Leadership World: https://www.freshleadershipworld.com/ Her book, Your Boss Era: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/468055/your-boss-era-by-elkington-heather/9781529146967 + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinghardpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@workinghardpodcast + DILEMMA SUBMISSION If you'd like to submit any dilemmas to the podcast to be answered in the bonus episodes, please send them to podcast@grace-beverley.com with the subject beginning DILEMMAS or DM us @workinghardpod on Instagram! + MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/ + RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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