This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin.
"You can make a brave decision and then quietly punish yourself because the new path is not performing well enough by old standards. And that's not freedom. That's old conditioning wearing new clothes."
Making the decision is not always the hardest part. Sometimes the harder part comes after — when doubt creeps back in, old habits resurface, and you start questioning whether the change you made was the right one. In this episode, I talk about what it really means to stay grounded after making a purpose aligned decision, especially when your nervous system still craves the familiarity of your old life, career, or identity.
Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:
If you've made a big career or life decision but still feel uncertain afterward, this episode will help you understand why discomfort does not automatically mean you made the wrong choice.
You'll hear practical ways to stay connected to yourself after clarity arrives — including how to recognize old patterns, stop measuring yourself by outdated standards, and return to what you know is true.
If you're tired of achieving externally while feeling disconnected internally, this conversation will help you rethink what progress, success, and alignment actually look like for you now.
I am a leadership and purpose expert helping high-achieving women close the gap between external success and inner fulfillment by making purpose aligned choices in their careers, leadership, and lives.
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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz
