Mindset — it’s the quiet engine behind every small business owner’s growth (or burnout). In this episode, Pete sits down with psychologist and business mindset coach Kara Lambert to unpack the fears that hold us back, from imposter syndrome to perfectionism, and how to move forward with more confidence and calm.

Kara shares how her background in psychology and business led her to help founders at their “growth edge” — that point where you’re about to hire, expand, or launch something new but feel stuck in stories like “I’m not ready” or “Who am I to do this?”

She and Pete explore practical tools for shifting those thoughts, reframing nerves as excitement, acting from your core values, and finding a mindset that supports real growth (not burnout).

In this episode, Kara shares:

Why mindset becomes the biggest obstacle when you’re ready to scale
The science-backed difference between fear and excitement — and how to use it
How to question self-doubt (“How do you know that?”) to build resilience
The three business areas most impacted by fear — communication, money, and relationships
Why aligning with your core values helps protect your boundaries and decision-making
How to reframe imposter syndrome and stop relying on external validation

Kara’s biggest takeaway: “When you’re behaving in alignment with your core values, you stop ignoring red-flag clients and start building a business that actually feels right.”
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🔗 Guest: Kara Lambert
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