Stop looking for the perfect formula. Start building your own blueprint.

Dr. Sarah Glova has a favorite slogan: "You can't compete with me because I want you to win too." This is the work she enjoys and has built a career on as an entrepreneur, educator, and researcher. And it's grounded in something most leadership advice isn't: actual science.

In this episode, Sarah shares what her research reveals about innovation (hint: it's not about genius founders), how to manage fear without letting it drive, and why women business owners still face systemic barriers that most people don't see. She talks openly about being a mom at board meetings, saying no to opportunities that sound great but drain your calendar, and why showing up messy might be the most powerful thing a leader can do.

Topics Include:

• Owning the labels that matter (and letting go of the ones that don't)
• What psychological safety actually means for innovative teams
• The Benjamin Franklin effect: why asking for help strengthens relationships
• Evidence-based confidence building (not the "fake it 'til you make it" kind)
• Sarah's calendar hack for protecting your time and sanity
• How to make face-to-face moments count in a hybrid world

If you're leading a team, running a company, or trying to do ambitious work without losing yourself, this conversation offers a blueprint worth following—one grounded in research, honesty, and the belief that we all rise together.

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