In this personal and reflective episode, Molly opens up about a quiet struggle many leaders face but rarely name, the pressure to be perfect. As she shares her own journey through growth, spirituality, leadership, and self-judgment, Molly reframes what it truly means to lead well. Rather than rigid rules or impossible standards, she introduces discernment as the real leadership skill, one rooted in intention, awareness, and self-trust. This episode is an invitation to release perfection, soften self-judgment, and lead your business and life with more alignment, ease, and compassion.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 – Why this episode is personal and the pressure of perfection
00:01:30 – How spiritual growth turns into self-judgment
00:02:19 – The “all or nothing” mindset around alcohol, habits, and alignment
00:03:18 – Leadership reframed: discernment over perfection
00:04:19 – Real-life examples of aligned enjoyment and intentional choice
00:05:32 – The difference between dissociation and rest
00:06:21 – Why awareness, not perfection, makes you a better leader
00:07:48 – Moderation as a leadership skill
00:08:46 – Doing less to do things better and avoiding burnout
00:09:55 – Leading holistically in business, life, rest, and self-trust
00:11:10 – Invitation to connect and trust your own discernment
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