There is a red flag that often shows up quietly but hits the hardest. It is the moment you look up and realize you no longer recognize yourself as a leader. In this episode, I talk about what happens when flexing turns into contorting, when you mute your voice to fit into a culture, and when leadership starts to feel like a costume instead of an extension of who you are. We explore how identity drift occurs, why it is so dangerous, and how losing your authentic self slowly erodes your confidence, effectiveness, and connection with your team.

We also talk through how to audit the values you have been compromising, how to reset your leadership identity in small and sustainable ways, and how to lean on community, mentors, and trusted peers to help you recalibrate. If you have ever felt yourself shrinking, softening your edges, or bending so far you can no longer find your center, this episode is your reminder that you can reset and reclaim yourself as a leader.

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There is a red flag many women leaders never see coming. It is the moment when being the dependable one, the fixer, the go to problem solver, quietly turns into a ceiling on your career. In this episode, I talk about how overdelivering and saying yes too often can trap you in maintenance work rather than in strategic opportunities. We explore why being indispensable in the wrong ways keeps you boxed in, how office housework drains your bandwidth, and why constant execution can erase your leadership edge.

You will learn how to audit your workload for high-effort, low-visibility tasks, how to protect your growth by being more intentional with your yeses, and how to shift from being an order taker to shaping the agenda. Suppose you have ever felt stuck in the “reliable executor” lane despite working harder than everyone around you. In that case, this episode will help you break the pattern and step into the strategic leadership you were hired for.

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One of the sneakiest red flags in leadership is when the feedback stops. In this episode, I discuss what it truly means when coaching, stretch assignments, and substantive guidance suddenly disappear. We will unpack why silence is not safety, why vague praise can stall your career, and how to recognize when you are being quietly sidelined instead of developed. I also share how to assess your current feedback flow, how to put yourself back on the radar, and when to bring in external support so your growth never stalls.

Suppose your one-on-ones have turned into status updates, and you cannot remember the last time anyone invested in your development. In that case, this episode will provide you with the tools to course-correct before opportunities pass you by.

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Have you ever felt your chest tighten in a meeting while everyone else nods along? In this episode, I talk about the red flag that appears when your intuition is sounding the alarm but your workplace culture tells you to smile, be grateful, and stay quiet. We will cover why ignoring your gut erodes self-trust, how “be grateful” can become subtle silencing, and what to do instead. You will learn practical tools like logging your triggers to spot patterns, reframing gratitude without losing your voice, and turning to your community for a reality check so you move with clarity and confidence. Your intuition is not a liability. It is your leadership edge.

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Every leader knows that silence in a meeting can speak volumes. When the team that once debated, brainstormed, and collaborated suddenly grows quiet, it’s not just a vibe shift. It’s a red flag. In this episode, I’m unpacking what that silence really means and how it often signals eroding trust between you and your team.

We’ll talk about how to recognize the early signs of disconnection, why teams withdraw when psychological safety slips, and what practical steps you can take to rebuild credibility and engagement. From small, consistent actions to the power of humility and clear direction, this episode gives you the tools to warm up a cold room and reconnect with your team before things spiral.

If you’ve been wondering, “Did I lose them?”, then this conversation is your playbook for getting them back.

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As a woman executive, you’ve probably brushed off the sleepless nights, tension headaches, or weekend dread as “just stress.” But what if those physical symptoms are your body’s way of waving a red flag? In this episode, I’m unpacking what it really means when leadership stress starts to show up in your body, and why ignoring it can quietly erode your effectiveness and well-being. We’ll talk about how hustle culture gaslights women leaders into pushing past exhaustion, the biological realities of burnout, and how to create realistic boundaries that protect both your health and your leadership.

If you’ve been telling yourself to “just push through,” this episode will help you pause, listen to your body, and lead from a place of strength, not survival.

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You’ve laid the strategy, aligned your team, and led the work, and now your boss is swooping in and taking the spotlight. In this episode, I break down three reasons why your boss might suddenly become more involved, from power plays to positioning to potential team concerns. I walk you through how to assess their behavior, understand the motive behind it, and respond strategically without damaging the relationship or shrinking your leadership presence. This is one of those episodes you’ll want to save for later, especially when that little pebble of doubt starts to grow into a boulder.

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You finally made it to the table, but something still feels off. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to be in the room, but not in the loop. I walk you through how to assess the power dynamics in executive spaces, analyze what's really happening when you're excluded from key decisions, and how to take strategic action that positions you for influence, not invisibility. This episode offers valuable insights for women leaders navigating complex team dynamics, performative inclusion, and the nuances of achieving genuine power, not just presence.

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