104: 6 Powerful Truths I Tell Women in Leadership (and Myself)

Welcome to Episode 104 of the Your Next Move Podcast!

In today's episode, I'm getting real with you. I'm sharing six powerful reminders that I constantly rotate for both myself and my clients especially when we find ourselves stuck, scared, or playing small.

This is more of a truth-telling episode where I want to give you the advice that I give my clients. But especially recently, I've had some experiences where I realized I need to remind myself of these things too.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why fear actually means "go" and not "stop," and how it's often the biggest thing standing between you and your goals

• How taking just one hour to plan your week can transform your productivity and mindset

• Why saying "no" when it's not a "hell yes" is crucial for your satisfaction and success

• The importance of using your voice even when it shakes

• Why rest isn't a reward for overworking but a power move and essential part of your plan

• The liberating truth that you don't have to prove your worth—you already belong

I also share a recent experience where I faced serious imposter syndrome before a speaking engagement, and how I used these same reminders to pull myself back from spiraling.

You'll get practical advice on:

• Recognizing when fear is causing you to choose "Plan B" when you really want "Plan A"

• Setting yourself up for success by planning in a way that works for your brain

• How to determine if an opportunity is truly a "hell yes" (and a simple test I use for client work)

• Practical ways to advocate for yourself even when it makes you nervous

• Building rest into your schedule as a non-negotiable part of your success strategy

• Reminding yourself that you are enough exactly as you are

At the end of the episode, I share an unofficial seventh reminder that emerged naturally: The more you lean into being your authentic self, the better.

Timeline

[0:00] Introduction: A different kind of episode - six reminders I keep in rotation

[1:15] Reminder #1: Show up when you're scared - fear means GO

[3:30] Story about choosing Plan B instead of Plan A because of fear

[5:25] Reminder #2: Take time to plan for your success

[7:45] Reminder #3: Say no when it's not a hell yes

[9:20] My test for deciding which one-on-one clients to take

[11:10] Reminder #4: Use your voice even when it shakes

[12:55] Reminder #5: Rest is a power move, not a reward

[15:30] How I've improved my relationship with rest over the years

[17:20] Reminder #6: You don't have to prove your worth

[18:45] My backstage experience with imposter syndrome

[21:30] The unofficial 7th reminder: The more you lean into being you, the better

[23:10] Closing thoughts and encouragement to share

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