Welcome back to the Woman’s Coach: How to Lead More and Manage Less podcast!

In this episode, host Marilyn Dollar, a seasoned leadership coach and high-performance guide for women, takes you behind the scenes of her latest professional adventure: the “Becoming You” certification with Susie Welch at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Despite an already impressive lineup of credentials, Marilyn dives into the deeply insightful and research-backed framework that’s reshaping how she and her clients approach the big question: “What’s next?”

Marilyn shares her personal journey through the program, from lightbulb moments about her own values and strengths to hands-on exercises like writing a six-word memoir. She unpacks the key concepts—values, aptitudes, and economically viable interests—that drive this powerful new methodology, revealing how the process helps leaders and professionals gain the kind of clarity and alignment that makes for truly sustainable happiness and purpose-driven work.

With warmth, relatability, and actionable insights, Marilyn invites listeners to reflect on their own next chapter and shares ways to get involved. Whether you’re a leader contemplating your future or simply curious about transformative self-discovery, this episode promises inspiration, real-world stories, and a peek into innovative coaching tools designed to help you become the very best version of yourself—without burning out.