💡 Episode Summary:

In this honest and empowering solo episode, Lori Pine unpacks a leadership reality few talk about—the “joy dip.” Even the most accomplished leaders can find themselves momentarily diminished when comparing their journey to someone else’s highlight reel. Drawing from her own humbling moment at a world-class workshop, Lori gives language to that subtle but powerful feeling of disconnection from our worth.

The “joy dip” isn’t a sign you’re failing—it’s a natural part of growth. Lori shares a practical playbook to move through it: name the dip to stop the shame spiral, take inventory of your real accomplishments, lean on your support network, shift your focus to serving others, and remember that joy isn’t just a reward at the finish line—it’s the fuel that powers you to lead with authenticity and courage.

If you’ve ever felt like your light dimmed in the shadow of someone else’s success, this episode will help you reclaim your brilliance and lead from a place of joy again.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Name It to Tame It

Identifying when you’re in a “joy dip” interrupts the spiral of self-doubt and comparison.

Do a Brag Inventory

List your genuine accomplishments—big and small—to reconnect with the truth of your impact.

Borrow Strength from Your Circle

Lean on mentors, peers, and friends to remind you of your value when you temporarily forget it.

Serve to Shift Your Focus

Helping others breaks the inward focus that fuels comparison.

Joy Is the Fuel, Not the Finish Line

Understand the need for the pause.

Waiting for joy until you “arrive” limits your leadership energy—practice it now.

🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Lori’s personal experience at a high-caliber leadership workshop
• “Brag Inventory” practice for self-validation
• Support networks as confidence amplifiers
• Joy as a sustainable leadership driver

✨ Reflection Prompts:

• When was the last time you experienced a “joy dip”?
• What story were you telling yourself in that moment—and was it true?
• How might you use joy as a daily leadership practice, not just a celebratory feeling?

🧠 Who This Episode Is For:

• Leaders navigating comparison or self-doubt despite outward success
• Executives and entrepreneurs seeking to sustain their leadership energy
• Coaches and mentors guiding others through confidence dips
• Anyone who wants to lead more authentically by rooting their work in joy

📩 Want to Go Deeper?

• Try the “Brag Inventory” exercise this week
• Share your “joy dip” story with a trusted peer or mentor
• Follow Lori on LinkedIn for more leadership insights
• Book a Leadership Strategy Call with Lori: loripine.com

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