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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In episode 110, we’re talking about why hesitation shows up right when you’re actually ready for your next step and why it doesn’t mean you lack clarity.

Most people think hesitation means they’re not ready yet. In reality, hesitation usually appears when you do know what you want, but your brain and body are reacting to the discomfort of change. Whether you’re thinking about a career pivot, going after a promotion, starting a business, or becoming more visible, hesitation often disguises itself as logic, overthinking, or “needing more information.”

In this episode, I break down what hesitation really is, how it shapes your behavior, and what it costs you when it’s left unchecked. I also walk you through how to move with hesitation instead of waiting for it to disappear.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why hesitation doesn’t mean you’re unprepared, it means change feels uncomfortable

• How hesitation shows up as logic, overthinking, and endless preparation

• The hidden cost of staying in familiar roles that no longer fit

• Why confidence comes from action, not waiting

• A simple framework to separate fear from facts and take intentional steps forward

• How identity, visibility, and support play a role in moving past hesitation

If you’ve been telling yourself you need more clarity, more credentials, or more time before making a move, this episode will help you see what’s really happening and how to take your next step anyway.

Key Takeaways:

• Hesitation is a biological response to change, not a personal flaw

• Waiting to feel “ready” keeps you stuck in familiar patterns

• Action builds confidence, not the other way around

• Small, intentional steps help you embody the identity you’re moving toward

• Support and accountability make it easier to move through fear

Chapters:

00:00 Why You Feel Ready but Still Hesitate

03:04 How Hesitation Disguises Itself as Logic

05:24 The Cost of Staying Comfortable

07:36 Visibility, Identity, and Playing Small

09:59 A 3-Step Framework to Move Through Hesitation

12:07 Matching Your Actions to the Identity You Want

14:25 Support, Accountability, and Your Next Step

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In episode 109, we’re talking about why overplanning keeps so many high-achievers stuck and how clarity actually comes from action, not preparation.

This episode is for the planners, overthinkers, and researchers who feel busy and productive but aren’t moving forward. If you keep telling yourself you need more time, more certainty, or a clearer plan before you start, this conversation will help you see what’s really happening and how to break out of the planning trap.

I share client stories and real-life examples to show why waiting to feel “ready” often becomes a form of avoidance, especially for women, women of color, eldest daughters, and first-generation leaders who were taught to get it right the first time. We walk through what it actually looks like to choose a starting point, build momentum, and let clarity emerge along the way.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why overplanning often disguises fear, not strategy

• How clarity is created through action, not overthinking

• What it means to experiment instead of waiting for certainty

• Why perfectionism slows momentum and confidence

• How choosing one small step creates real movement forward

Key Takeaways:

• You can’t think your way into clarity

• Starting before you feel ready builds confidence

• Small steps reduce fear and decision fatigue

• Momentum creates belief faster than planning ever will

• You don’t need the full roadmap, just a place to begin

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Pivot and Promotion Podcast

00:59 Escaping the Planning Trap

05:18 Taking Action for Clarity

09:35 Building Momentum with Small Steps

11:56 Final Thoughts and Coaching Opportunities

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