You finally built the team of your dreams. Your business is humming. You're not micromanaging every detail. Now what?

What no one really tells you about building your dream team is that once you've finally done it… there’s this unexpected void.

You’re no longer stuck in the weeds, you’ve delegated with intention, your team is humming along—and yet, something feels a little unsteady. Not in a bad way, but in that "I’ve arrived... now what?" kind of way.

In this final episode of the Leadership Journey series, I’m pulling back the curtain on what I call The Leader Stage—that pivotal (and honestly, emotional) moment when your role shifts from being the doer to being the holder of the vision. If you’ve ever felt disoriented after reaching a big milestone, this episode will hit home (and yes, I share a very personal story about food poisoning in an antique store that perfectly illustrates my point 😅).

Here’s what we’re diving into:

💫 The two non-negotiables that keep your business beautiful inside and out

💫 Why filling every spare moment with busy work is actually sabotaging your next level of growth

💫 What changes in your leadership once you enter the “visionary CEO” zone of genius

💫 A deeper look at the final stage of my L.E.A.D. Framework—and why this is where the biggest ripple effects happen

As empathetic entrepreneurs, we often struggle with the cognitive dissonance of success – we've worked so hard to get here, but then we're afraid to actually enjoy it. I talk about how to reconcile your fear of complacency with the very real need to stay present and absorb what you've accomplished.

This isn't about adding more to your already full plate. It's about stepping into the kind of ethical leadership that creates a ripple effect beyond just your bottom line. When you focus on truly motivating your team and expanding your own leadership skills, you're not just building a business—you're shifting what work looks like for everyone involved.

👉 If you’re ready to lead from a place of clarity, confidence, and conscious impact, let’s talk. Book a call with me and let’s build the kind of leadership that feels as good on the inside as it looks on paper.

RESOURCES

Leadership Quiz: 

https://www.worthofwork.com/f/quiz

Listen to the past episode on the Leadership Journey (The Leadership Trap: Why Aspiring to Be a 'Boss Bitch' is Holding Back Your Team):

https://redcircle.com/shows/5800851c-c71d-44f9-a4df-10797174ecc9/episodes/b3dc460c-a5af-42e7-83d1-2c8c22d4cf33

Schedule free 1:1 call with Emily: 

https://calendly.com/worthofwork/consultation

Permission to Lead Course: 

https://www.worthofwork.com/courses/permission-to-lead