The Subtle Pattern That Keeps High Performers Stuck | EP 495

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You’re not unmotivated—and you’re definitely not broken. If you’ve been shrinking your dream just enough to keep it comfortable, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do about it.

I walk you through how high-achieving women often find themselves stuck in a loop where it looks like momentum, but feels like anxiety. We explore how over-functioning and fear-based decisions become invisible habits, and how to shift into true embodied success through a love-based leadership lens.

If you're ready for real change—the kind that doesn’t require another course, another sprint, or another breakdown—this episode will help you see your next step more clearly. It starts with one powerful shift: choosing love over fear.

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Chapters

1. Breaking Free From Self-Sabotage (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Functional Freeze (00:02:03)

3. What Choosing Love Looks Like (00:06:22)

4. Questions for Reflection (00:09:49)

5. Embodied Success Without Fixing The Past (00:14:15)

6. Final Thoughts and Resources (00:16:49)

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The Subtle Pattern That Keeps High Performers Stuck | EP 495

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published 25 days ago

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Text us! What did you love about this episode?

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Chapters

1. Breaking Free From Self-Sabotage (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Functional Freeze (00:02:03)

3. What Choosing Love Looks Like (00:06:22)

4. Questions for Reflection (00:09:49)

5. Embodied Success Without Fixing The Past (00:14:15)

6. Final Thoughts and Resources (00:16:49)

503 episodes

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12 weeks ago9:59

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Is your business feeling more like a to-do list than a calling lately? In this minisode, Sheila reframes the way you approach growth—not with more hustle, but with deeper alignment. Drawing from decades of experience guiding high-achieving women, she shares why your business is not just a system to optimize but a relationship to tend. If you’ve been pushing through fatigue, stuck in comparison loops, or feeling disconnected from the thing you once loved to build, this episode is a reset. You’ll walk away with questions that ground you, insights that empower you to honor your season, and a fresh lens that will help you lead with clarity, creativity, and calm. This isn’t about slowing down for the sake of it—it’s about learning how to grow in a way that actually works with your life, not against it. Because the success you’re building? It gets to feel good, too. 🔗 Mentioned on this Episode: Show Notes 👈 Text us! What did you love about this episode? 🎁 Get my free Embodied Success Method & Meditation 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Rate this podcast 📲 Follow me for more insights: Instagram | LinkedIn…

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Turning Imposter Syndrome Into Your Next Big Win with Lisa Simone Richards | EP 477 37:06

13 weeks ago37:06

37:06

How do you know when it’s time to pivot— really pivot? And more importantly, how do you navigate the fear and uncertainty that comes with it? In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Simone Richards, co-founder and CEO of Pearl Spark Pages, a luxury stationery brand designed to help female founders push past imposter syndrome and build self-trust through mindful self-reflection. Lisa spent two decades as a top publicist helping women-led startups gain visibility—until she found herself facing the same imposter syndrome her clients battled. Instead of letting it hold her back, she built something completely new: A journaling framework designed for high-achieving women entrepreneurs who are constantly pushing for more, yet rarely pause to recognize their own brilliance. We get real about: ✨ The moment Lisa realized she couldn’t keep pushing the same boulder uphill ✨ Why even the most seasoned entrepreneurs feel like frauds (and how to break the cycle) ✨ The small daily habit that shifts you from self-doubt to self-leadership If you’ve ever felt resistance around what’s next in your business, this episode will challenge you to trust yourself in bigger ways. Get your copy of Lisa’s new journal + free 7-day sample at: www.femalefoundersjournal.com Follow Lisa: @lisasimonerichards 🔗 Mentioned on this Episode: Show Notes 👈 Text us! What did you love about this episode? 🎁 Get my free Embodied Success Method & Meditation 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Rate this podcast 📲 Follow me for more insights: Instagram | LinkedIn…

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The 3 Hidden Truths of Sustainable Success Most Entrepreneurs Overlook | EP 476 7:33

13 weeks ago7:33

7:33

You’re doing all the right things. You’re growing, scaling, achieving… but why does it still feel hard ? The truth is, success isn’t about doing more . It’s about doing the right things, with the right energy . In this episode, I’m breaking down three truths about success, growth, and magnetism that will change how you run your business. We’ll talk about: The lie of “hustle culture” and what actually fuels sustainable success Why your business grows only as fast as your self-trust How to stop chasing strategies and start stepping into your full magnetism If you’ve been feeling like you’re pushing instead of flowing, this episode is for you. Listen now and tell me—which truth do you need to implement today? 🔗 Mentioned on this Episode : (👈show notes) Text us! What did you love about this episode? 🎁 Get my free Embodied Success Method & Meditation 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Rate this podcast 📲 Follow me for more insights: Instagram | LinkedIn…

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How Strength & Stillness Transformed My Business Strategy | EP 475 12:29

14 weeks ago12:29

12:29

They say art imitates life, but what if business imitates self-care? This year, I pushed my body in two seemingly opposite directions—strength training and yoga—and what I learned transformed the way I lead, decide, and grow. In this episode, I break down five surprising lessons from lifting heavy and slowing down, and how they directly apply to scaling your business with less effort but greater impact. We’ll talk about the power of increasing resistance (instead of avoiding it), why stillness is a strategy (not a luxury), and how flexibility and adaptability will always put you ahead of the competition. If you’re a high-achieving founder who wants to scale without burning out, this is your roadmap. Plus, I’m giving you three simple action steps to apply these insights to your business starting today. 🔗 Mentioned on this Episode: Show Notes (👈show notes) Text us! What did you love about this episode? 🎁 Get my free Embodied Success Method & Meditation 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Rate this podcast 📲 Follow me for more insights: Instagram | LinkedIn…

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The Power of Strength & Stillness in Business | EP 474 5:57

14 weeks ago5:57

5:57

Strength gets you to the table. Stillness keeps you there. As a high-achieving woman, you already know how to push. You’ve built, you’ve scaled, you’ve made bold moves. But if success feels harder than it should—if it’s costing you more energy than it’s giving back—it might not be about doing more . It might be about integrating stillness . In this episode, I share a counterintuitive but game-changing strategy I’ve used personally—and with my clients—to elevate clarity, confidence, and execution without exhaustion. You’ll discover: Why high-performing women who sustain success balance strength and stillness A simple 5-minute practice that primes your mind for high-impact decisions The #1 shift that will help you achieve more while actually doing less If you’ve been looking for a way to sharpen your decision-making, lead with clarity, and move through your business with less friction and more flow—this one’s for you. 🔗 Mentioned on this Episode: Show Notes (👈show notes) Text us! What did you love about this episode? 🎁 Get my free Embodied Success Method & Meditation 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Rate this podcast 📲 Follow me for more insights: Instagram | LinkedIn…

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How to Align Your Business & Life with Who You’re Becoming | EP 473 18:24

15 weeks ago18:24