In episode 101, we’re talking about how to lead through growth without getting lost in the day-to-day.

When your business or team is expanding, it’s easy to fall into old patterns, doing everything yourself, staying deep in the weeds, and reacting instead of leading. But what worked when you were building from day one won’t sustain your next chapter of growth.

I share client stories and coaching insights on what it means to evolve as a leader: learning to delegate, building trust in your team, and creating systems that support strategy instead of chaos. You’ll learn how to shift from “doer” to decision-maker and create space for the vision your business needs you to hold.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why staying stuck in early-stage habits limits your growth

• How to delegate effectively without losing control

• The importance of communication cadences and clear priorities for your team

• What it looks like to lead from strategy instead of reaction

• Why growth requires a new version of you and how to step into it

Key Takeaways:

• Growth requires evolving how you lead, not just what you do

• Delegation builds trust, scalability, and space for vision

• Creating structure helps you focus on strategy, not firefighting

• Leadership is about direction, not doing

• You can’t evolve your business without evolving yourself

Chapters:

00:00 Shifting from Daily Tasks to Strategic Leadership

04:07 Delegation Is Essential for Scalable Growth

07:42 Create Cadence, Guidelines, and Trust for Autonomy

11:27 Hire for Strengths and Delegate Weaknesses

13:16 Define Goals, Systems, and an Evolving Leadership Identity
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In episode 100, we’re talking about how trying new things, no matter how small, teaches you about belief, confidence, and growth.

Every time you do something for the first time, your brain rewires itself to see new possibilities. Whether it’s taking a class, reaching out to someone new, or simply doing something that scares you, these firsts build self-trust and make uncertainty feel less intimidating.

I share personal stories and client examples of how small experiments lead to big shifts, along with the neuroscience behind why trying new things actually helps you feel braver, more creative, and more confident.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why first-time experiences rewire the brain and reduce fear

• How to prioritize experience over mastery when learning something new

• Why small outreach actions often lead to unexpected collaborations

• How taking imperfect action builds self-trust and confidence

• Why solo experiences strengthen your ability to make bold decisions

Key Takeaways:

• Growth starts with small firsts, not perfect plans

• Action builds confidence faster than preparation

• Trying new things trains your brain to embrace uncertainty

• Self-trust comes from experience, not just belief

• Curiosity fuels consistency and long-term growth

Chapters:

• 00:00 Why First-Time Experiences Rewire the Brain

• 05:11 Prioritizing Experience Over Mastery

• 10:39 Small Outreach Actions Can Become Collaborations

• 15:05 Action Beats Perfection to Build Self-Trust

• 18:17 Solo Experiences Strengthen Confidence

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In episode 99, we’re talking about what happens when you’re the one holding everything together, but no one sees it.

Whether you’re the go-to person on your team, the emotional glue in your family, or the one who fixes every problem before it’s noticed, this episode explores how invisible over-functioning can lead to burnout, resentment, and missed opportunities for growth.

I share client stories and coaching insights about what happens when doing “everything” doesn’t lead to recognition, and how to start resetting expectations, boundaries, and visibility so your effort actually moves you forward.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why invisible over-functioning hurts your visibility and your career

• How to clarify your role so you can stop doing work that no one sees

• The cost of being the “go-to” person for everything—and how to break that loop

• How boundaries (or “guidelines”) create room for leadership and strategic work

• A client example of creating a visibility plan that led to a promotion

Key Takeaways:

• Recognition requires visibility, not just hard work

• Over-functioning isn’t leadership—it’s unsustainable

• Boundaries protect your energy and your reputation

• Visibility conversations lead to advancement opportunities

• You don’t have to burn it all down to make a change, just start with one small reset

Chapters:

00:46 Invisible Over-Functioning Hurts Career Visibility

04:11 Clarifying Roles to Prevent Burnout

06:50 Extra Work Erodes Boundaries and Sustainability

10:53 Redefining Boundaries to Lead Strategically

18:01 Visibility Plan Leads to Promotion

18:42 Resetting Scope Through Small, Concrete Steps

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