From psychologist to business strategist — Gail Golden shares her journey of curating life and leadership, helping overwhelmed leaders focus on what truly matters while scaling businesses with clarity and purpose.

In this episode of the She Leads podcast, host Adrienne welcomes Gail Golden, a seasoned coach, psychologist, and author of Curating Your Life. Drawing from her experience supporting executives and entrepreneurs, Gail introduces her framework for designing life as a personal exhibit — prioritizing what’s essential, discarding distractions, and embracing “good enough” in areas outside one’s true passions.

Gail reflects on her leap into entrepreneurship during the 2009 financial crisis, sharing lessons on adaptability, competitive positioning, and evolving strategies from startup survival to million-dollar growth. She underscores the importance of delegation, reminding leaders to focus only on what only they can do — whether in business or in personal roles like parenting and caregiving.

The conversation also explores the hidden costs of over-responsiveness, the mental barriers that hold leaders back, and the dangers of comparing private struggles to others’ public appearances. Gail highlights the power of self-awareness, managing inner critics, and working with a coach who blends business expertise with psychological insight.

With warmth and wisdom, Gail invites listeners to re-curate their lives as priorities shift, embrace meaningful relationships, and find strength in conscious choices. Hopefully, her insights will leave you inspired to design the next chapter of your life with intention and courage.

Ready to rethink how you’re curating your own life and leadership? Tune in to be inspired by Gail Golden’s story and practical framework for success!

Chapters
👩‍💼 00:59 Meet Gail Golden: Strategic Coach and Author

🧩 03:08 Curating Your Life Framework

🚀 10:42 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

📈 15:06 Scaling Your Business to the Next Level

📝 22:30 The Importance of Delegation

🔎 23:34 Assessing and Curating Your Life

⚡ 24:58 The Impact of Immediate Responsiveness

🧠 30:36 Understanding and Overcoming Mental Barriers

🎯 34:42 The Role of Coaching in Personal and Professional Growth

Links
Website: http://www.gailgoldenconsulting.com/
Social Media: @goldencoach
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gailgolden
Email address: ggolden@gailgoldenconsulting.com
Check out Gail Golden’s website, explore her book Curating Your Life, and connect with her for resources and coaching to start designing a life and business that truly matter.

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