Kirsty was told to "stay still" and be grateful at 26 despite feeling unfulfilled. Have you ever been encouraged to settle for "good enough" when your gut was telling you there was more?
She says "if it makes you have butterflies, it's probably what you're supposed to be doing." What opportunity has been giving you butterflies that you've been avoiding?

Kirsty only asks for feedback from people whose lives she wants. Who are you currently seeking advice from, and do their lives actually reflect what you want for yourself?

Running for Miss Maine seemed unrelated to her career but unlocked everything. What "unrelated" goal or dream might actually be the key to your professional breakthrough?

She trusted her gut over everyone's external advice about staying in her secure job. Where in your life might you be prioritizing others' comfort over your own inner knowing?

Kirsty realized that being called "too much" meant she needed bigger stages. How might the criticisms you've received actually be pointing toward your true calling?

She chose culture and values alignment over higher salary offers. What non-monetary factors matter most to you in your ideal work environment?

Candace was stuck at Level 1 for 5 years despite having an engineering degree and exceptional performance. Have you ever felt overqualified and underutilized in your current role?
She mentions being "tied to so many others" as a Black woman carrying family expectations. How does the pressure to succeed for others beyond yourself affect your career decisions?
Candace learned that "it doesn't matter what you think, it matters how you can influence people who can do something about it." Where might you need to shift from internal excellence to external visibility?

She talks about the biblical principle "faith without works is dead." How might you be waiting for recognition or opportunities instead of actively creating them?

Candace realized that being "humble and modest" was limiting her advancement. What cultural or family conditioning might be holding you back from speaking up about your value?

She emphasizes documenting achievements with timestamps to protect against idea theft. How well are you documenting and claiming credit for your contributions?

Candace invested in coaching as a Black woman despite it feeling "scary." What investment in your advancement have you been hesitating to make, and what's holding you back?

In this deeply inspiring client success story, Coach Mo interviews Patti, a healthcare executive who transformed from a reactive, triggered professional into a confident C-suite leader through soul-powered coaching. Patti's journey began during a critical merger acquisition when she realized her patterns of stress response were sabotaging her career advancement.

As an experienced nurse who had worked her way from bedside oncology care to running a hospice company for 12 years, Patti possessed impressive credentials and expertise. However, she found herself trapped in cycles of fight-or-flight responses during high-pressure situations, leading to reactive behaviors that undermined her leadership effectiveness. The impending merger became her wake-up call—she knew she needed help to break these patterns before they derailed her career during this crucial transition.

Through Coach Mo's comprehensive coaching program, Patti learned to recognize when she was triggered, develop tools to regulate her nervous system, and create space between stimulus and response. This foundational work allowed her to navigate the merger successfully, leading to not one but multiple promotions and her current C-suite position.

What makes Patti's story particularly powerful is her honesty about the internal work required. She openly discusses learning to slow down, identify her resources, ask for help, and hold people accountable without anger or resentment. The transformation wasn't just professional—it rippled through every area of her life, from her marriage to her decision-making about how to spend her time and energy.

Now thriving in her executive role while pursuing her passion for competitive ballroom dancing and exploring innovative work combining hospice care with movement therapy for neurological conditions, Patti exemplifies what's possible when soul work meets strategic career development. Her advice to other women considering coaching is simple but profound: "Don't wait. You're worth it."

For healthcare professionals, executives facing mergers or transitions, and any woman who recognizes herself in reactive workplace patterns, Patti's story offers both hope and a practical roadmap to transformation.