In episode 106, we’re talking about the part of success no one prepares you for, the pressure, the self-doubt, and the internal lag that can show up even after you’ve landed the role, title, or opportunity you worked so hard for. If you’ve ever achieved something you wanted and still didn’t feel at ease, you’re not alone.

This episode breaks down why success doesn’t automatically create confidence, how old habits follow you into new roles, and what it looks like to redefine success so it actually aligns with your life, not just your resume.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why achieving a goal doesn’t always create relief and what that “emotional lag” really is

• How old patterns like overworking follow you into new roles unless you consciously shift them

• What it looks like to update your beliefs and behaviors so your internal identity matches your external success

• Why success can feel unsafe without a clear, personal definition of what it means for this season of your life

• How a priority checklist can help you evaluate roles and opportunities based on alignment, not pressure
  

Key Takeaways:

• Success brings new emotions and they don’t always match what you expected

• Old habits don’t disappear with a new title; you have to intentionally evolve them

• Defining success for yourself creates stability, not just achievement

• Confidence grows when your internal identity catches up to your external wins

• Alignment matters more than chasing shiny roles that don’t fit your values
  

Chapters:

00:16 Success Brings New Pressures

04:13 Old Beliefs Reappear in New Roles

08:27 Personal Priority Checklist Exercise

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In episode 105, we’re talking about how a simple time audit helped one of my clients make $2,000 and create 30 hours of freedom in her calendar.

If you’ve ever felt stretched across too many projects or unsure where your time is actually going, this episode will show you how a time audit can help you see exactly where your energy, hours, and priorities need to shift.

I share how one creative business owner used this process to identify which projects drained her time without moving her goals forward, and how one small change, an email setting new boundaries, led to paid opportunities and more space for creative work.

In this episode, I cover:

• How to map your time and identify what’s really driving growth

• Why scaling back can lead to more income and freedom

• The connection between energy, time, and boundaries

• How to realign your calendar with your goals and values

• Why creating space often opens new opportunities

Key Takeaways:

• A time audit reveals what’s working and what’s not

• Scaling back isn’t quitting; it’s creating alignment

• Boundaries are guidelines that protect your time and energy

• When you protect your time, opportunities follow

• You can’t grow if your calendar is already full

Chapters:

00:00 Time Audit Steps for Multi-Project Clients

04:00 Cutting Free Work Unlocks Paid Opportunities

06:28 Aligning Energy, Tasks, and Calendar Boundaries
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In episode 104, we’re talking about what it means to lead through uncertainty, and why what feels like failure is often just growth in disguise.

When you’re building, leading, or creating something new, there’s no map to follow. The milestones get murky, the metrics stop being clear, and self-doubt creeps in. But that doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re learning how to lead through the unknown.

I share client stories and personal reflections on how to create clarity, even when you don’t have all the answers. From career pivots and leadership transitions to building a business from the ground up, this episode will help you recognize uncertainty as a natural part of growth and find structure, direction, and confidence along the way.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why uncertainty often looks and feels like failure

• How to create clarity when the next step isn’t clear

• Why progress matters more than perfection or “getting it right”

• How to make decisions from your values, not fear

• What it means to lead yourself and others through change

Key Takeaways:

• Uncertainty is a signal of growth, not failure

• Progress happens through imperfect action

• Clarity comes from aligning with your values and direction

• Leaders don’t wait for a map, they build it

• Structure creates safety so creativity can thrive

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Pivot and Promotion Podcast

00:33 Understanding Uncertainty vs. Failure

03:52 Creating Clarity in Leadership

07:39 Taking Imperfect Action for Progress

11:53 Final Thoughts on Leading Through Growth

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