I’ve coached hundreds of brilliant women who tell me they’ll speak up after the next meeting, go for the promotion next quarter, invest in themselves next year. And when we dig deeper, the waiting isn’t about strategy. It’s about fear. About permission. About the myth that one day, confidence will just arrive.
That’s the scenario too many women in leadership find themselves in. The title is shiny. The stakes are high. And the situation? Often a mess. Welcome to the Glass Cliff…a term coined to describe the unsettling reality that women are more likely to be placed in leadership roles during times of turbulence, decline or flat-out failure. It’s a promotion yes…but one perched on shaky ground.
You’ve checked the boxes. Earned the degrees. Gained the titles. Led the teams.
So why don’t you feel more confident?
That’s the Confidence Trap…believing that more experience will automatically erase self-doubt. For many high-achieving women, especially in male-dominated industries, confidence doesn’t grow in parallel with competence. It often lags behind it.
True leadership isn’t about collecting wins. It’s about creating impact…for yourself and for others. The world doesn’t need more titles or accolades. It needs more women who lift as they climb.
You don’t have to mentor everyone. But you can become the leader you once needed. And in doing so, you create a ripple effect that outlives your job title, your business card or your current role.
What if resilience isn’t about returning to who you were, but becoming who you’re meant to be?
For women especially, challenges show up in every corner of life-personally, professionally and in the space in between. Sometimes, it’s a sudden disruption in your career. Other times, it’s a family situation you didn’t see coming. And while it might feel tempting to retreat under the covers with your favorite blanket and call it a day…life has other plans.
It happens quietly. Maybe you’ve always been great at simplifying chaos into clear action…but you call it “just being organized.” Maybe people always come to you for advice…but you brush it off as “being a good listener.” Maybe you lead with empathy, but you label it “just being nice.”
We often think of change as something massive, dramatic and immediate…like a total career pivot, a big promotion or finally achieving work-life harmony. But in reality, lasting change begins with the small shifts: the thoughts we challenge, the patterns we disrupt and the beliefs we finally let go of.
Leadership isn’t just a role. It’s a mindset, a skill set and a lifelong journey. Titles may come and go, but the ability to lead with clarity, purpose and authenticity is something that
Even the most accomplished women can feel like they don’t belong at the table they worked so hard to reach. Despite promotions, accolades and credentials, there’s often a whisper… “What if they find out I don’t belong here?”
In a world that celebrates hustle and glorifies being busy, growth can feel like one more thing on your endless to-do list. But here’s the truth…sustainable success doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from becoming more.
When you focus on both personal and professional growth, you don’t just climb the ladder…you build a foundation strong enough to hold everything you’re reaching for.
In a world that often rewards the loudest voice, the most powerful leaders are often the quietest ones…the ones who truly listen.
We all love to receive compliments about what we do, what we are wearing and yes, sometimes, what we look like. In business, it’s even more important to concentrate on what you are bringing to your clients and sharing what you are the expert in. While it’s nice to hear “Wow you’re amazing”, the best compliment any leader can her is, “Wow, you really listened to me.
Transformational leadership is more than just meeting goals or managing performance. It’s about elevating the people and environments around you. It’s about vision, impact and creating the kind of change that doesn’t just check a box. It inspires lasting growth.
For women in leadership, this isn’t just a style. It’s a movement. Because when women lead with intention, clarity and vision, they don’t just get results…they shape the future.
