What if the fear of getting something wrong isn't really about the mistake—but about how someone else might react? Have you ever avoided a difficult conversation because you were afraid someone might get angry, feel disappointed, or misunderstand you? And have you ever discovered that keeping the peac...

What if the person you've worked so hard to become isn't quite the person you really are? We all want to belong. But what happens when fitting in means hiding parts of ourselves, quieting our voices, or living according to someone else's expectations? In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead! , ...

Have you ever resisted being strategic because it felt like you weren't being true to yourself? I have. For much of my 42-year corporate marketing career, I believed that playing the game meant compromising my authenticity. I didn't want to flatter someone, accommodate an ego, or behave in ways th...

Have you ever walked away from an interaction wondering: Why didn’t I say something? Why am I questioning myself? Why did I end up managing his feelings when I was the one who was hurt? In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead! , I’m joined by James Dakin—leadership transformation specialist, behavioural co...

What if hurry isn’t just about having too much to do? What if it’s an old pattern connected to how we learned to measure our worth? In my recent conversation with Bree Katulak, we talked about redefining success and what Bree calls our “invisible scorecard” — the measures we may have inherited without con...

What happens when you achieve the thing you thought would make you feel successful…and it doesn’t? Bree Katulak knows that feeling. A seasoned executive, CPA, entrepreneur, and host of the Unstoppable You podcast, Bree built a career that included CFO, CEO, and President roles. When she reached the C-suit...