When you think about taking any kind of action toward something in your life or career, does your mind jump to what could go wrong or how you could fail? If this sounds like you, don’t worry - you are not alone! But there is a way to quiet those inner voices that are sabotaging you. In today’s episode, I talk to marketing powerhouse and Leadership Lab Alumni, Bridget McCarville, about her experience in the Women Leading Powerfully Leadership Lab and how taking uncomfortable action has led her to feel less stuck and ready to take the next step in her life and career. 

 

We dive into:

• [7:10] Bridget’s background in advertising and marketing and managing high profile, high-risk accounts
• [8:15] Landing a global soft drink account in New York City in her 20’s
• [10:05] Her experience in entertainment marketing and the skills needed to excel
• [13:15] Why Bridget intentionally pushed pause in her career
• [14:50] What really prompted her to jump in and sign up for the Leadership Lab
• [18:20] Feeling stuck in her career and the goals Bridget wanted to achieve in her 12 weeks in the program
• [20:25] Why she says that the program “put the air back in her tires”
• [21:30] Some common reasons women join the Leadership Lab
• [22:40] The advantages Bridget got from the 1:1 coaching piece of the program
• [25:25] Making the decision to pivot her career
• [27:00] The changes that have come from getting comfortable with taking uncomfortable action
• [28:45] Why you do not need the confidence BEFORE taking the action
• [31:30] The mindset shift that allowed her to get clear on her strengths and weaknesses
• [33:00] What Bridget calls “the secret sauce” of the Leadership Lab
• [39:35] The things she is celebrating now after her time in the program
• [41:00] Some of her experiences from participating in our mastermind group
• [44:05] Advice from Bridget if you are feeling some hesitation around investing in yourself

 

Join the Women Leading Powerfully -  Leadership Lab 

We hear from women everywhere a deep craving for more. More fulfillment in their career, more desire to have a clear vision for their future, more readiness to take charge of their leadership and grow personally and professionally.

In this season of unknowns, the Leadership Lab offers women the opportunity to get certain. You will make choices and increase your impact in more meaningful ways than ever before.

Here is what you will walk away with after 12 weeks of group coaching:

-Clarity and Confidence around what YOU really want

-Awareness of what gets in your way

-A vision statement for you as a leader

-Tools for taking action that gets you from where you are to where you want to be

-An easy way to measure your progress and get unstuck as you move forward

So, if you are looking to build life-long connections and be in a community of like-minded women that have the same goals, then reach out to Natalie at [email protected] for a complimentary coaching call to see if the Leadership Lab is the next step in your personal and professional journey!

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