Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 1130: How to HAVE IT ALL as a high-performer w/ Tracy Bednar
Tracy Bednar is no stranger to high-stakes leadership. From managing a $3 billion P&L at Best Buy to working with industry giants like Fitbit and Google, she knows firsthand what it takes to deliver results under pressure. But after years of grinding in corporate, she hit a breaking point—leading her to reinvent success on her own terms.
Now, as an executive coach and corporate trainer, Tracy helps high-achieving professionals increase their influence and impact—without sacrificing their well-being. In this episode, she shares how to escape burnout, master communication, and unlock your zone of genius so you can lead with clarity and confidence.
💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business
🔥 The #1 mindset shift that high-achievers must make to sustain success
🚀 How to achieve MORE while working LESS (without guilt!)
💡 The secret to negotiating for what you want—even in high-stakes roles
🔄 Why most professionals limit themselves to black-and-white thinking—and how to break free
🧠 The power of communication in leadership—and how to get heard at the highest levels
🎯 How to build influence and impact without overextending yourself
📝 About Tracy Bednar
Tracy Bednar is an executive coach and leadership advisor. She brings sanity, common sense and humanity into the workplace without compromising results. Most frequently her clients come to her because work doesn't feel good anymore. She helps them with navigating necessary tough conversations so they can create influence and begin to make an even bigger impact while actually enjoying what they do. She does this through 1-on-1 executive coaching as well as group leadership programming.
🎯 Tracy’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs
"Your success will multiply when you spend more time in your zone of genius—doing what you’re uniquely gifted to do. Everything changes when you stop trying to be good at everything and start focusing on where you create the most impact."
💡 Key Takeaways from Tracy's Advice:
✔ Identify your zone of genius—the intersection of what you love, what you're great at, and what drives impact
✔ Delegate or eliminate distractions—not everything deserves your time
✔ Success should FEEL good—if it doesn't, something needs to change
📢 Memorable Quotes
💬 "Most high-achievers think they have only two choices: keep grinding or quit. But the truth is, there’s an entire spectrum of possibilities between those extremes." – Tracy Bednar
💬 "Your biggest growth comes from the conversations you're avoiding." – Tracy Bednar
💬 "If you want to increase your influence, master the way you communicate. Your impact depends on how well you’re understood." – Tracy Bednar
💡 Actionable Takeaways
✅ Map out your zone of genius—what are you BEST at, and how can you do more of it?
✅ Start negotiating for what you need—whether it’s flexibility, support, or resources
✅ Identify one area where you're overworking and find a way to streamline or delegate
✅ Practice clear, confident communication—your success depends on how well you articulate your value
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