Welcome to Episode 12 of How You Go There (HYGT Podcast) — a space where we go beyond traditional success stories to uncover the real strategies, skills, and turning points that shape careers and leadership.

In this episode, hosts Scott Montgomery (ICF Certified Leadership Coach and author of How Did You Get Here?) and Linda Misegadis (business strategist and host of Her Resources Podcast) open up about what it means to pause, reset, and realign in your career.

They share an honest conversation about self-reflection, fulfillment, and how to apply coaching tools at every stage of your career — even after decades of experience.

🎧 Listen in to learn:

• When it’s time to “reset” your career direction

• The difference between coaching, therapy, advising, and mentorship

• How to apply your professional experience in new, meaningful ways

• Why vulnerability and trust are key to growth

• The power of reflective tools like the How You Go There Companion Guide

00:00 – Introduction: What Do You Do With All Your Experience? 01:05 – Welcome to How You Go There 02:00 – Why It’s Time to Reset 04:00 – Practicing What You Preach 06:30 – Setting Goals and Evaluating Relationships 08:00 – Giveaway: Win How Did You Get Here? + Companion Guide 10:00 – Coaching vs. Therapy and Finding Fulfillment 15:00 – The Value of Vulnerability 19:00 – Mentoring, Authenticity, and Leadership Growth 24:00 – Trust, Transparency, and Effective Coaching 30:00 – Final Takeaways: Sustainable Success and Self-Discovery

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Episode 11 – Go First | How You Go There Podcast

Leadership isn’t about waiting your turn — it’s about knowing when to step up. In this episode, hosts Scott Montgomery and Linda Misegadis explore the power of going first—whether in meetings, career transitions, or personal growth.

You’ll learn how to overcome fear, judgment, and imposter syndrome while building the confidence to create opportunities. From ice-breaking in the workplace to finding mentors and opening doors in everyday life, this conversation shows how taking the first step can change the trajectory of your career and leadership journey.

💡 What You’ll Discover:

• Why going first builds influence and credibility

• How leaders can create safe environments for others to step up

• Practical strategies to balance humility, courage, and vulnerability

• The role of relationships in advancing your leadership growth

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• 00:00 – Opening Insights Fear, judgment, and the challenge of speaking up.

• 02:10 – Why Going First Matters Confidence, leadership, and creating opportunity.

• 04:00 – Icebreakers at Work Speaking up in meetings and setting the tone.

• 06:30 – Humility & Intentionality How to “go first” without overperforming.

• 08:15 – Building Mentorship Through Initiative Turning vulnerability into mentorship opportunities.

• 09:45 – Confidence & Restraint Balancing courage with listening and learning.

• 12:10 – Mentoring & Gender Dynamics Different styles of collaboration and mentoring.

• 15:15 – Public Speaking as a Leadership Skill Why speaking up develops long-term leadership growth.

• 17:00 – Everyday Examples of Going First From networking to personal apologies.

• 20:00 – Leadership & Safe Environments How leaders foster spaces for others to step forward.

• 22:20 – Key Takeaways Building confidence, taking initiative, and creating opportunities.

• 23:00 – Free Resource + Closing Habit Tracker PDF with code HYGTEP11.

Episode 10 – From Job #1 to Job #2: Building the Bridge

Your first job might get you started, but it’s the second job where careers really begin to take shape. In this episode, Scott and Linda talk about what it takes to successfully move from Job #1 to Job #2 — without losing momentum.

Hear how reputation, authentic relationships, and staying prepared for opportunities can open doors you didn’t even know existed. If you’ve ever wondered how to leverage your first job into the next big move, this episode is your playbook.

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• 00:00 – Why Your Second Job is Pivotal

• 01:17 – Reputation is the Best Resume

• 03:00 – Building Relationships that Open Doors

• 05:24 – Job #1 Lessons that Propel Job #2

• 07:10 – Linda’s Career Story: From Secretary to Finance

• 09:30 – The Power of Authentic Networking

• 12:00 – Follow-Up, Gratitude & Staying Ready

• 14:30 – Exploring New Industries Without Fear

• 16:45 – Turning Conversations Into Opportunities

• 17:43 – Key Takeaways & Practical Career Advice

• 19:27 – Free PDF Giveaway & Closing