39: Take Action Now and Overcome the 'Not Ready' Barrier!

Living While Leading with Sharon Ehrlich

This episode is a deep dive into the common pitfalls of self-sabotage and the fear of taking risks that many professionals face. Sharon and her guest, Katie Brown, a sales executive in the IT sector, discuss the criticality of recognizing and surmounting these barriers for professional growth.

This conversation explores the nuanced challenges of self-doubt, particularly in career advancement and illuminates how a diverse network of advisors and overcoming the fear of imperfection have been instrumental in her journey. Katie reflects on a pivotal career moment and the revelations that followed, prompting a reevaluation of her metrics for success.

Key highlights include practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, taking decisive action in career development, and redefining success on personal terms.
Explore the benefits of fostering a culture of action over perfection, managing urgency in a fast-paced business landscape, and the significance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to learning.

This episode is an inspiring call to action to women in executive and leadership roles hesitant to step forward due to a sense of unpreparedness or fear of failure. It underscores the importance of taking control of one's career path, learning to navigate demands with clarity, and the power of embracing discomfort for growth.
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Over my career, I have accepted various promotions in the corporate space.
Then, at a certain point, I realized that something was very wrong.
I was the only woman in the room. Perhaps there were other women out there experiencing the same. And perhaps those women needed mentors. So, I decided to walk away from my high-paying executive job and started Living While Leading.
High-performing women deserve to be supported through the unique challenges they face in male-dominated spaces.
This is where OWN THE ROOM comes in. You work hard to build your expertise and reputation. You may question if you’re genuinely being seen or heard in specific spaces. This self-doubt impacts visibility, erodes confidence, and affects how others perceive your value.
In your one-off OWN THE ROOM 90-minute private session, I’ll help prioritize individual goals and brainstorm actionable steps.

Then, there’s my 3-month coaching program: the LWL 4-step system. You get weekly tailored sessions for 3 months for 1 hour to help you reach your goals.
Don’t wait for the “perfect” time to invest in yourself. The right time is now. Work with me to unlock your potential and ensure you own every room you enter.

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