You Can't Do It Alone: Finding Your People During the K to R Transition

Significant Impact: from K Award to Your First Big R01

Have you ever tried to navigate a major life change completely on your own? As someone who once proudly wore the "I'll figure it out myself" badge, I've learned through experience that community isn't just helpful during transitions—it's absolutely essential.
This episode explores the transformative power of finding your people during the K to R transition. Drawing from my personal journey as a business owner who reluctantly discovered the value of community, I share how a small group of women entrepreneurs became the catalyst for growth I never anticipated. The vulnerability that once made me nervous became the doorway to unprecedented progress when shared in a safe, supportive environment.
I share how finding the right support network transformed my professional journey and why it's critical during the K to R transition.
• Creating safe spaces for vulnerability allows us to openly discuss uncertainties and setbacks without judgment
• Having diverse sounding boards provides fresh perspectives and solutions we wouldn't discover alone
• Receiving encouragement and solidarity from others who understand your journey is motivational fuel
• Regular check-ins with people who know your goals combats the isolation of leadership
• Community provides continuity and consistency during turbulent transition periods
Find ways to create your own support community - it doesn't need to be formal, but it needs to be consistent. You cannot do this alone, and the right community will accelerate your growth in ways you cannot imagine.

Chapters

1. Community importance during transitions (00:00:00)

2. Benefits of vulnerability in community (00:01:27)

3. Gaining perspective from others (00:04:31)

4. Combating isolation as a leader (00:06:00)

5. Building your own support network (00:09:02)