In episode 111, we’re talking about why thinking harder isn’t always the solution, and how overthinking can quietly stall your career, business, or next move.

If you’ve been replaying the same questions about a promotion, a pivot, or starting something new, this episode explores when thinking stops being useful and starts becoming avoidance. I break down how high-achieving women get stuck in mental loops that feel responsible, but actually delay action, confidence, and momentum.

Through client stories and coaching frameworks, we look at how to recognize when you’ve gathered enough information, and what to do next so you can move forward without forcing clarity or burning yourself out.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why overthinking blocks progress in careers and entrepreneurship

• How to recognize when thinking turns into a loop instead of insight

• A simple three-question check to interrupt overthinking patterns

• Why data and feedback, not more rumination, create clarity

• How to externalize decisions and test ideas without overcommitting

• What it actually takes to move from thought to action with support

Key Takeaways:

• Thinking is a tool, not a strategy

• Overthinking often signals avoidance, not preparation

• Action creates clarity faster than analysis

• Small tests reduce fear and build self-trust

• Support accelerates progress when you’re facing something new

Chapters:

00:00 How Overthinking Blocks Career and Business Growth

03:33 Recognizing the Thinking Loop and Its Limits

08:31 Using Data to Break Failure Beliefs

14:36 Externalizing Decisions to Move Forward

14:52 Coaching Framework to Shift From Thought to Action

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