There's a question I've been sitting with lately, one that keeps surfacing in my work with leaders across industries and life stages: What if the most critical leadership skill isn't what we do for others, but how deeply we trust ourselves?

For many high-performing leaders, our professional identity is where we feel most confident and understood. It’s the story we know how to tell. It’s where we’ve built success, delivered results, and earned our reputation.

Many dedicated women find themselves stuck at midlife—proud of what they’ve built yet aware that something deeper is changing. It’s the point where the old rhythm stops feeling right and a new direction begins to quietly take shape.

You've built an impressive career. You've checked every box society handed you. You've made the sacrifices, climbed the ladder, and earned the recognition. From the outside, your life looks enviable, successful, put-together, and accomplished. Yet there's this persistent whisper inside asking: Is this all there is? Here's what I've learned working with hundreds of women [...]

As a leader, a great deal of your personal and professional development will involve addressing your self-sabotaging thoughts, or saboteurs.

It's time we change the narrative of what it means to be a woman in her middle years! The reality is that middle age isn’t synonymous with turmoil. For many women, it’s a period of empowerment, self-discovery and deep satisfaction.

While others might be lamenting the loss of their quick-fire problem-solving abilities, those who embrace their crystallized intelligence find themselves becoming increasingly valuable in different ways.

In order to best lead others, you must first learn to navigate the terrain of your own internal landscape. This principle is known as self-leadership. 

This post is a continuation of Part 1 and includes the final 5 reasons you deserve an executive coach. If you haven’t read Part 1, start here. As a refresher, executive coaching implements a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional coaching by helping executives and leaders achieve balance and synergy between their professional responsibilities and personal goals. 

The phrase “hustle and grind” has become synonymous with the relentless pursuit of goals and success. It’s a mindset of hard work, determination and a tireless work ethic. Although this phrase promotes a proactive approach to achieving our goals, it sparks controversy for how it disregards work-life balance.