# E72: Choose Contentment Over Comparison, Reflections on Kathie Gwilliam

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Podcast: [Infuse Compassion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/infuse-compassion-7084855)
Published: 2026-06-16T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We’ve all seen – or experienced – times when comparison created division between people. When this happens, it keeps us from being the best version of ourself and moves us away from the results we want. In this episode, Amy and Mark share their thoughts about our conversation last week with Kathie Gwilliam, who has studied and speaks on the dangers of unhealthy comparison. We share our personal perspectives of times when comparison got in our way at work and at home, as well as some ideas you can implement to move away from unhealthy comparison. In this episode, you’ll hear: • The red flags you can expect to see when comparison starts getting in the way. • How our expectations often make comparison more challenging, personally and professionally. • Ideas for workplaces to change the way they talk about performance to reduce unhealthy comparison and recognize individuals. Comparison will happen, but it doesn’t have to diminish people. We love the phrase Kathie used that “conceit is comparison, but recognition is confidence.” Join us in helping us get past unhealthy comparison to seeing the value in each person. We’d love to hear how you will apply these principles in your life. Share in the comments section. Kathie Gwilliam is an author, motivational speaker, and host of the Project Confidence podcast. She helps individuals and organizations overcome the damaging effects of comparison so they can build confidence, connection, and compassion through her SOAR method and AIR principles. Kathie teaches practical tools that strengthen personal contentment and elevate workplace culture. Contact Kathie: Website: https://www.kathiegwilliam.com/ Instagram: @kathiegspeaks Email: kathiegwilliam@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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