In episode 112, we’re talking about why you keep revisiting decisions you’ve already made, and how that habit is quietly slowing you down.

This episode isn’t about being “indecisive” or unclear. It’s about what happens when decisions don’t have boundaries. You narrow your options, choose a direction, and then start reopening old paths, renegotiating with yourself, and questioning progress instead of building on it.

I walk through real client examples, from career pivots to business decisions, where circling back felt safer than committing forward. We break down why ambiguity can feel protective, how too many open paths drain momentum, and what it actually takes to move forward without burning everything down.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why revisiting already-made decisions keeps you stuck

• How decision-making without boundaries erodes self-trust

• The hidden cost of keeping multiple paths “just in case”

• Why circling feels safer than committing and why it slows growth

• A simple framework to choose one active lane, test it, and review with data

Key Takeaways:

• Circling isn’t confusion, it’s commitment without boundaries

• Progress requires choosing one path long enough to gather real data

• Keeping all options open feels safe, but costs clarity and momentum

• Boundaries and timelines create trust in your decision-making

• You don’t need certainty, just a contained commitment and review point

Chapters:

00:00 Why People Return to Previous Career Options

04:25 Identifying Reopened Decisions and Their Cost

07:17 The One-Lane Testing Framework for Career Paths

10:11 Using Data and Boundaries to Break the Cycle

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In episode 111, we’re talking about why thinking harder isn’t always the solution, and how overthinking can quietly stall your career, business, or next move.

If you’ve been replaying the same questions about a promotion, a pivot, or starting something new, this episode explores when thinking stops being useful and starts becoming avoidance. I break down how high-achieving women get stuck in mental loops that feel responsible, but actually delay action, confidence, and momentum.

Through client stories and coaching frameworks, we look at how to recognize when you’ve gathered enough information, and what to do next so you can move forward without forcing clarity or burning yourself out.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why overthinking blocks progress in careers and entrepreneurship

• How to recognize when thinking turns into a loop instead of insight

• A simple three-question check to interrupt overthinking patterns

• Why data and feedback, not more rumination, create clarity

• How to externalize decisions and test ideas without overcommitting

• What it actually takes to move from thought to action with support

Key Takeaways:

• Thinking is a tool, not a strategy

• Overthinking often signals avoidance, not preparation

• Action creates clarity faster than analysis

• Small tests reduce fear and build self-trust

• Support accelerates progress when you’re facing something new

Chapters:

00:00 How Overthinking Blocks Career and Business Growth

03:33 Recognizing the Thinking Loop and Its Limits

08:31 Using Data to Break Failure Beliefs

14:36 Externalizing Decisions to Move Forward

14:52 Coaching Framework to Shift From Thought to Action

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In episode 110, we’re talking about why hesitation shows up right when you’re actually ready for your next step and why it doesn’t mean you lack clarity.

Most people think hesitation means they’re not ready yet. In reality, hesitation usually appears when you do know what you want, but your brain and body are reacting to the discomfort of change. Whether you’re thinking about a career pivot, going after a promotion, starting a business, or becoming more visible, hesitation often disguises itself as logic, overthinking, or “needing more information.”

In this episode, I break down what hesitation really is, how it shapes your behavior, and what it costs you when it’s left unchecked. I also walk you through how to move with hesitation instead of waiting for it to disappear.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why hesitation doesn’t mean you’re unprepared, it means change feels uncomfortable

• How hesitation shows up as logic, overthinking, and endless preparation

• The hidden cost of staying in familiar roles that no longer fit

• Why confidence comes from action, not waiting

• A simple framework to separate fear from facts and take intentional steps forward

• How identity, visibility, and support play a role in moving past hesitation

If you’ve been telling yourself you need more clarity, more credentials, or more time before making a move, this episode will help you see what’s really happening and how to take your next step anyway.

Key Takeaways:

• Hesitation is a biological response to change, not a personal flaw

• Waiting to feel “ready” keeps you stuck in familiar patterns

• Action builds confidence, not the other way around

• Small, intentional steps help you embody the identity you’re moving toward

• Support and accountability make it easier to move through fear

Chapters:

00:00 Why You Feel Ready but Still Hesitate

03:04 How Hesitation Disguises Itself as Logic

05:24 The Cost of Staying Comfortable

07:36 Visibility, Identity, and Playing Small

09:59 A 3-Step Framework to Move Through Hesitation

12:07 Matching Your Actions to the Identity You Want

14:25 Support, Accountability, and Your Next Step

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