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.

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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.

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Feeling stuck in your career but scared to make a change?

In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Russell, Career Transition and Business Coach, and founder of Second Act Success Coaching. Shannon shares how she left her successful career as a TV producer to create a second act filled with freedom, flexibility, and purpose.

If you’re wondering:

👉 Is it too late to start over?

👉 How do I know if I’m ready for a career change?

👉 What if my family depends on my paycheck?

This conversation will inspire you to take action—even if fear is holding you back.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

✔️ How to recognize the signs it’s time for a career change

✔️ Why career pivots don’t have to mean “starting over”

✔️ How to reframe your identity and transfer your skills into something new

✔️ Practical steps to start planning your second act while still employed

🎁 Grab Shannon Russell’s Free Second Act Journal & Resources:
👉 https://secondactsuccess.co/resources

📌 Ready to Elevate Your Leadership?

🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz for Working Moms

Discover your unique strengths and lead with clarity and calm:

👉 https://theshannonfox.com/leadership-style

📩 Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective

A free Facebook community for ambitious working moms:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerempowhermentcollective

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Do you ever feel like you're checking all the boxes at work—but still not seen as a strategic leader? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Weber, renowned leadership strategist and consultant who has helped leaders in over 20 countries step into clarity and influence.

Liz shares:

• Why so many women get stuck in the execution trap
• The real reason strategy feels “out of reach” for many leaders
• How to shift from doer to visionary
• Simple frameworks to lead smarter—not harder

If you're a high-performing mom in leadership or management, and you're tired of being overlooked—don’t miss this.

🔑 Key Takeaways: ✔️ Strategy isn’t just for CEOs—it’s a skill working moms can master

✔️ If you’re not seen as strategic, promotions will pass you by

✔️ Leading with clarity starts with vision and communication

✔️ You don’t need more tasks—you need more impact

🎁 Free Gift from Liz Weber:

Leadership Stage Assessment: Discover your current stage and what you need to grow

Connect with her on LinkedIn

📌 Free Resource for Working Moms in Leadership:

🎯 Take the Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your unique strengths and lead with confidence:

👉 https://theshannonfox.com/leadership-style

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Are you constantly replaying conversations in your head, wishing you said something differently?

Do you hold back from setting boundaries at work because you don’t want to seem “difficult”?

Have you ever been interrupted, overlooked, or shut down—and stayed silent?

You’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay stuck.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The exact words to say during hard conversations using Thilan’s DRAMA Method
• How to handle conflict without confrontation or guilt
• What to do when you’ve been interrupted, dismissed, or misunderstood at work
• How to manage your emotions and stay grounded—even in tough situations
• How to prepare for conversations that feel anxiety-inducing or intimidating

Resources + Links:

🎁 Don’t miss Thilan’s FREE resource: “The Difficult Conversations Roadmap”: https://www.thilanlegierse.com/tdcr-pdf

Connect with Thilan: https://www.facebook.com/thilanlegierse1

🚀 Take the FREE Mastery Zone Discovery Quiz & uncover your career strengths!👉 https://theshannonfox.com/mastery-zone-discovery-quiz

📩 Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective (Facebook Group) for exclusive career tips and networking:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerempowhermentcollective

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Are you holding yourself back from career growth because you’re waiting to feel “ready”?

In this episode of The Shannon Fox Show, I’m joined by Khiara Cureton, Executive Career & Wealth Coach and Founder of AncHER Co. Khiara shares how career hesitation—whether delaying a promotion, not negotiating your salary, or waiting for the “perfect” moment—could be costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars over your career.

If you’ve ever said:

👉 “I’ll go for that promotion when the timing is better.”

👉 “I’m not 100% qualified yet, so I’ll wait.”

👉 “I’m afraid to negotiate my salary.”

This episode is your wake-up call!

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The real financial cost of waiting to negotiate your salary

✔️ How to position yourself for leadership before you feel 100% ready

✔️ The mindset shifts every career mom needs to confidently step into higher-paying roles

✔️ Practical steps to take TODAY to move your career forward without burnout

🎁 Grab Khiara’s Career & Money Action Quiz:
👉 https://www.ancHERco.com/

CONNECT WITH SHANNON:

🚀 Take the FREE Mastery Zone Discovery Quiz & uncover your career strengths!👉 https://theshannonfox.com/mastery-zone-discovery-quiz

📩 Join the Career EmpowHERment Collective (Facebook Group) for exclusive career tips and networking:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerempowhermentcollective

🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday! Subscribe now to fast-track your career growth.

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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something is missing in your career? In this episode, I sit down with Simona Costantini, CEO of Volt Productions and host of Happiness Happens, to talk about how to create more joy, fulfillment, and alignment in your work and life.

Simona shares her personal journey from burnout to business owner, how she built a successful podcast agency, and the practical steps you can take to reclaim your happiness—without waiting for the "perfect" moment.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why happiness isn’t something you find—it’s something you create

✔️ The biggest mindset shifts that helped Simona leave burnout behind

✔️ How to stop waiting for the weekend to feel fulfilled

✔️ Small daily actions that can increase joy & career satisfaction

🎁 Get Simona’s Free Happiness Hub: A Joy Jumpstart Guide

👉 https://www.simonacostantini.com/happiness-guide

Resources & Links:

🚀 Take the Mastery Zone Discovery Quiz HERE

📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram → @the.shannon.fox

📩 Join the Email List for Career Strategies & Updates HERE

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