The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast

Episode 213: Meet My Clients: The Psychology Behind Big Change with Meg Trucano Ph.D


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Have you ever felt trapped in a life that looks great on paper but leaves you feeling unfulfilled? Making a major change can feel terrifying - but what if fear isn’t a stop sign, but a signal that you're on the right path?

My guest on this episode of The Ambitious Introvert® is Meg Trucano Ph.D. - a developmental psychologist and confidence coach who helps ambitious women navigate major life and career changes. After spending 15+ years leading high-profile research for U.S. government agencies, she experienced burnout and realized external success didn’t equal fulfillment. Now, she empowers women to reclaim their time, energy, and self-trust while building careers and lives that align with their true desires.

Meg shares her personal journey from high-achieving corporate leader to entrepreneur, breaking down the misconceptions around life transitions and what it really takes to make a big change. We also dive into the psychology of flow states, outdated work narratives, and how simplifying your approach to success can lead to more energy and fulfillment. 

Meg is also a private client of mine, so we also dive into the changes she’s seen as an introvert working with an introvert-specific coach!

  1. Big career changes can feel terrifying - but courage is acting despite fear 
  2. Flow happens when skill meets challenge, and more flow may lead to more success
  3. The outdated work beliefs that are keeping us stuck
  4. Success isn’t one-size-fits-all - if fact, Meg found more impact (and energy) by focusing on only what actually worked for her.
  5. Forget perfect plans - just take the next step. Spoiler alert - clarity comes from action, not overthinking. 

If you’ve ever doubted whether you’re ready to make a change, this episode is for you.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

🌐 Meg Trucano Website
◾️Meg Trucano LinkedIn
◾️Meg Trucano Instagram
◾️Changeology
◾️Clifton Strengths
◾️Diary of a CEO
◾️Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
◾️Stephen Bartlett

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