Is Your Mindset Silently Sabotaging Your Leadership?

👉 Do you constantly push yourself—but still feel like you’re falling short?

👉 Are you running on empty, trying to do everything “right,” yet stuck in overwhelm or self-doubt?

👉 Ever feel like you know what to do to succeed… but something invisible is holding you back?

In this powerful episode of I’m joined by Laura Watson, founder of Venture Coaching International. With 25+ years of experience in coaching, counseling, and leadership development, Laura unpacks the mindset traps that keep high-achieving women stuck—and how to shift from stress to strength.

🔥 In This Episode:
✔️ The hidden mindset behind burnout and why "not good enough" thinking runs deep
✔️ How self-sabotage often disguises itself as perfectionism or productivity
✔️ The Chain of Change: how thoughts create results—and how to interrupt the spiral
✔️ Real-life examples of how one mindset shift can change your entire career trajectory

💬 Key Quote:
"The feeling is always the clue. Track it back to the thought—and that’s where the real change begins." – Laura Watson

🛠️ Try This Action Step:
Next time you feel anxious, frustrated, or stuck—pause.

Ask yourself:
👉 What thought just caused that feeling?
👉 Is it true… or just familiar?

Awareness is your first step to breaking the cycle.

💼 Ready to Lead with Confidence & Calm?

🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and unique leadership path: https://theshannonfox.com/leadership-style

📩 Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective (Facebook Group):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerempowhermentcollective

🔗 Connect with Laura Watson: https://venturecoaching.ca

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Is Your Health Holding Back Your Career?

👉 Do you feel like you're always putting your health last?

👉 Are you juggling work, kids, and everything else—without a second to breathe?

👉 Wondering if your energy, focus, or leadership could improve if YOU felt better?

If you're a working mom climbing the corporate ladder (or running your own business), this episode is your permission slip to prioritize yourself.

I’m joined by Esther Avant, a seasoned health and personal development coach, who shares why your health isn’t just about looking good—it’s the foundation of productivity, confidence, and career success.

🔥 In This Episode, We Cover:

✔️ Why health is your leadership secret weapon

✔️ How small, strategic habits can radically shift your energy and focus

✔️ 3 mindset blocks holding career moms back from consistent self-care

✔️ Why guilt will always be there—and how to “dance with it”

✔️ Why working out less (yes, LESS) might actually get you further

🎯 Esther’s insights will empower you to shift from burnout to balance—without needing to overhaul your entire life.

Kat and Tanner by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

Are You Dreaming Big Enough in Your Career?

👉 Do you feel stuck in your leadership role—wondering where your joy went?

👉 Have you achieved "success" but still feel unfulfilled?

👉 Are you craving more balance, confidence, and growth without burning out?

If you’re a working mom juggling high performance at work and at home, this episode is for YOU.

I'm joined by Walter, The Dutch Mentor, a leadership coach, speaker, and career acceleration expert with decades of experience helping professionals unlock their potential. Walter shares how to reignite your purpose, build a personalized Individual Development Plan (IDP), and use mentorship as your secret weapon to land that next promotion—without sacrificing your family or your sanity.

🔥 In This Episode, We Cover:

✔️ Why mentorship beats coaching for high-performing moms

✔️ How to reignite your spark when work starts to feel like a grind

✔️ What it really means to “dream big and act small”

✔️ The 70/20/10 rule for career growth—and how to apply it today

✔️ How to use a scorecard and dopamine to track and fuel your momentum

🎯 Whether you're climbing the ladder or pivoting into your dream career, this conversation will give you clarity, strategy, and confidence to lead with purpose.

🔗 Connect with Walter, The Dutch Mentor:

🌐 Website: https://thedutchmentor.com

📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → Use the calendar at the top of his site to schedule your 30-minute session.

Kat and Tanner by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/