The # 1 mistake keeping high-achievers stuck in their careers?
They wait for someone else to recognize their leadership potential.
As an individual contributor, you may not feel much pressure to speak up.
๐๐พ You can work behind the scenes.
๐๐พ You can avoid networking.
๐๐พ You can rely on your manager.
But as you step into leadership, youโre realizing something: you can no longer rely on others to speak for you.
This is where my client found herself:
๐๐พ Debating whether she could become a leader
๐๐พ Considering another degree to prove her worth.
๐๐พ Hesitating to share her ideas, fearing she wasnโt "ready."
The reality is she already had everything she needed to step into leadership... her self-doubt was the only thing standing in her way.
Instead doing what was "hard", she stayed where it felt safe:
๐๐พ Sticking to familiar tasks instead of seeking growth opportunities.
๐๐พ Saying no to a company wide presentation that would have helped her increase her visibility.
๐๐พ Constantly staying in the background rather than owning her voice.
Through our 1:1 coaching sessions, we uncovered what was truly holding her back:
๐๐พ Fear of being wrong.
๐๐พ Fear of being seen.
๐๐พ Fear of making a mistake.
One day, she sat in a meeting, listening to others say the EXACT same thing she was thinking but stayed silent about. Thatโs when she knew something had to change.
Once she addressed those fears, she stopped avoiding the hard things and started leading with confidence.
After 6 months of working together 1:1, sheโs no longer questioning whether she belongs in leadership, sheโs thriving as a manager.
Leadership isnโt about becoming someone else.
Itโs about learning how to own your voice and step into your power.
If youโre ready to step into leadership without losing yourself in the process, click here to book a discovery call with me >>> weapply.ca/book-a-consultation/
Lissa Appiah | Career Strategist
The # 1 mistake keeping high-achievers stuck in their careers?
They wait for someone else to recognize their leadership potential.
As an individual contributor, you may not feel much pressure to speak up.
๐๐พ You can work behind the scenes.
๐๐พ You can avoid networking.
๐๐พ You can rely on your manager.
But as you step into leadership, youโre realizing something: you can no longer rely on others to speak for you.
This is where my client found herself:
๐๐พ Debating whether she could become a leader
๐๐พ Considering another degree to prove her worth.
๐๐พ Hesitating to share her ideas, fearing she wasnโt "ready."
The reality is she already had everything she needed to step into leadership... her self-doubt was the only thing standing in her way.
Instead doing what was "hard", she stayed where it felt safe:
๐๐พ Sticking to familiar tasks instead of seeking growth opportunities.
๐๐พ Saying no to a company wide presentation that would have helped her increase her visibility.
๐๐พ Constantly staying in the background rather than owning her voice.
Through our 1:1 coaching sessions, we uncovered what was truly holding her back:
๐๐พ Fear of being wrong.
๐๐พ Fear of being seen.
๐๐พ Fear of making a mistake.
One day, she sat in a meeting, listening to others say the EXACT same thing she was thinking but stayed silent about. Thatโs when she knew something had to change.
Once she addressed those fears, she stopped avoiding the hard things and started leading with confidence.
After 6 months of working together 1:1, sheโs no longer questioning whether she belongs in leadership, sheโs thriving as a manager.
Leadership isnโt about becoming someone else.
Itโs about learning how to own your voice and step into your power.
If youโre ready to step into leadership without losing yourself in the process, click here to book a discovery call with me >>> weapply.ca/book-a-consultation/
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