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Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed and wondered whether you need to slow down, or whether you're actually being called to step into something bigger?

In this episode of Joyfully Unstoppable, executive coach Becky Hamm explores the subtle but important difference between true overwhelm and the discomfort that often accompanies growth. While both experiences can trigger stress, self-doubt, and uncertainty, they require very different responses. Becky shares how to recognize what's happening in your body, understand what your nervous system is telling you, and determine whether it's time to rest or time to uplevel.

Using a powerful analogy, Becky explains why growth often feels uncomfortable and what to do when you're standing on the edge of your next level of leadership, business, or life.

If you've been questioning yourself, feeling stuck, or wondering whether you're ready for what's next, this episode will help you gain clarity and confidence in your next step.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Joyfully Unstoppable

03:45 The Stick Shift Analogy for Growth

06:20 How Overwhelm Shows Up in the Body

10:15 The Root Causes of Overwhelm

14:10 What to Do When You're Truly Overwhelmed

18:00 Why Growth Feels Scary

21:45 Signs That It's Time to Uplevel

25:00 Taking Small Steps Through Big Transitions

28:10 Three Questions to Help You Find Clarity

34:15 Final Encouragement and Coaching Invitation

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Imposter Syndrome Is a Fallacy: Dr. Nicole Pulliam on Equity in Leadership | Joyfully Unstoppable

Host Becky Hamm welcomes Dr. Nicole Pulliam, tenured professor, TEDx speaker, executive coach, and founder of Real and Worthy LLC, to discuss her counter-narrative that women’s leadership self-doubt isn’t a personal flaw but a product of systems not designed for them. Dr. Pulliam explains why the term “imposter syndrome” is problematic, tracing it back to the original “imposter phenomenon” research and highlighting “imposterization,” which focuses on how institutional cultures, policies, and practices create imposter feelings. She connects this to equity-centered leadership, arguing equity is foundational to healthy, high-performing organizations. Dr. Pulliam offers practical ways to engage equity conversations by asking who was included in decisions and what may be missing, and emphasizes facing hard truths as the only path to sustainable wellness and joy.

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
00:36 Meet Dr. Nicole Pulliam
02:24 Imposter Syndrome Is a Fallacy
12:29 Systems and Accountability
15:26 Equity Trends and Backlash
20:29 Asking Better Equity Questions
24:57 Equity Is Good Leadership
27:46 Equity Drives Outcomes
33:44 Final Takeaway and Where to Find Dr. Pulliam
35:55 Closing and Subscribe

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Are you successful on paper but exhausted in real life?

In this episode of Joyfully Unstoppable, executive coach and Women Lead Well founder Becky Hamm shares practical leadership strategies to help ambitious women avoid burnout while building a successful, sustainable career.

Many high-achieving women were taught that hard work, expertise, and saying "yes" to every opportunity were the keys to success. But the habits that help you advance early in your career can eventually become the very things that lead to burnout, overwhelm, and frustration.

Becky explores how to lead for the long haul by adopting a long-term mindset, navigating office politics with integrity, building influence through authentic relationships, and protecting your energy so your success remains sustainable for years to come.

Whether you're leading a team, managing a department, running a business, or preparing for your next leadership role, this episode will help you avoid burnout and create a career you genuinely enjoy.

✨ In this episode, you'll learn:
✔️ Why sustainability matters more than intensity
✔️ How to avoid burnout before it impacts your health and happiness
✔️ The hidden signs of burnout many women overlook
✔️ How to navigate office politics without compromising your values
✔️ The difference between influence and manipulation
✔️ Why relationship-building is a leadership superpower
✔️ Practical strategies for delegation and boundary setting
✔️ How to build a team that succeeds because of you, not because it depends on you

If this episode resonates with you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who needs encouragement to lead from alignment, not adrenaline.

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Leading change can feel overwhelming, especially when your team is looking to you for answers you may not have yet.

In this episode of the Joyfully Unstoppable podcast, Becky Hamm shares practical strategies for leading change with confidence, integrity, and clear communication. Whether your organization is navigating restructuring, uncertainty, shifting priorities, budget pressure, or you're navigating major life transitions, this conversation will help you lead through change without losing trust, morale, or momentum.

You’ll learn how to anchor your leadership in values, regulate your nervous system under pressure, and communicate honestly when outcomes are uncertain. Becky also shares a simple framework for talking with your team during difficult transitions, including what to say when you do not have all the answers.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• How to approach leading change when uncertainty feels high
• Why values and mission matter during organizational transitions
• A simple nervous system regulation tool leaders can use in high-pressure moments
• How to communicate clearly through change without overpromising or creating confusion
• A practical framework for maintaining trust, morale, and focus during change

If you are responsible for leading change in your organization, your team, or your own life, this episode offers practical tools you can use right away.

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What do good leaders actually do at the senior level?

If you’re a director, VP, executive, or seasoned woman leader, the skills that helped you rise through the ranks may not be the same skills that drive success at the strategic level.

In this episode of the Joyfully Unstoppable podcast, Becky Hamm explores three core responsibilities that define good leaders in senior leadership roles: leading up, leading out, and leading down the road. You’ll learn why strong executive leadership requires more than operational excellence, and how to shift your time, attention, and energy toward the work that positions your team and organization for long-term success. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why good leaders master the art of leading up and managing stakeholder expectations
•  How senior leaders stay connected to trends, clients, competitors, and change beyond their organization
•  Why strategic leadership requires looking years into the future, not just managing today’s priorities
•  How to stop becoming the bottleneck in your organization
•  Practical ways to create more time for executive-level leadership work 

If you’ve been feeling buried in operational details, pulled into constant problem-solving, or struggling to find space for strategic thinking, this episode is for you.

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If you’ve ever been the only woman in the room, you know the pressure can feel heavy. In this episode of the Joyfully Unstoppable podcast, Becky Hamm explores what it really takes to lead confidently in senior leadership spaces where women are still underrepresented. From navigating interruptions and idea-stealing in executive meetings to building a strong support system that helps you thrive, this episode delivers practical leadership strategies for women operating at the VP and C-suite level.

Becky shares honest insights from her own experience leading in male-dominated environments and offers clear, actionable guidance for women who want their voice heard without shrinking themselves in the process. You’ll learn how to prepare strategically, communicate with confidence, build meaningful professional support systems, and protect your own capacity as a leader.

If you’ve ever felt isolated in leadership or struggled with how to take up space in executive conversations, this episode is for you.

In this episode:
• How to navigate being the only woman in the room
• What executive presence actually looks like in practice
• Scripts for handling interruptions and idea-stealing in meetings
• Why preparation and strategic thinking matter at senior levels
• How to build a support system as a woman leader
• The importance of boundaries, self-support, and sustainable leadership

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If failure has ever made you question yourself, this episode of Joyfully Unstoppable will help you see it through a completely different lens. Becky Hamm shares seven practical steps to help women leaders recover from failure, learn from setbacks, and use challenges as fuel for growth, stronger leadership, and long-term success.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to process failure without getting stuck in shame, identify the lessons hidden inside setbacks, and take strategic action that improves your leadership moving forward. Becky also explores why successful women often struggle to talk openly about failure and how transparency, reflection, and accountability build stronger leaders.

Whether you’re navigating a leadership mistake, a missed opportunity, or a professional disappointment, this conversation will help you recover from failure with clarity, confidence, and resilience.

In this episode:
 ✔ Why failure is valuable data for growth
 ✔ How to recover from failure without damaging your confidence
 ✔ The importance of processing emotions after setbacks
 ✔ Questions to ask yourself after a professional failure
 ✔ How leaders can communicate setbacks with confidence and accountability
 ✔ Why mentorship, coaching, and community matter during difficult seasons
 ✔ How to turn lessons learned into long-term success

If this episode encouraged you, share it with another woman leader who needs this reminder today.

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How to Lead in the Sandwich Generation Without Losing Yourself | Joyfully Unstoppable Podcast

What does leadership look like when you are caring for aging parents, raising children, and continuing to grow professionally?

In this episode of the Joyfully Unstoppable podcast, Becky Hamm tackles a challenge so many women navigate: how to stay healthy, grounded, and effective while navigating the realities of the sandwich generation.

Drawing from her own experience and practical leadership insight, Becky shares seven strategies to help you reduce mental load, make stronger decisions, and lead in a way that supports both your life and your work.

This conversation is thoughtful, honest, and grounded in real leadership. If you are balancing competing demands across generations, this episode will meet you right where you are and help you move forward with clarity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to define your core values and use them to guide daily decisions
• A simple way to set priorities that reflect your real life
• How pre-deciding reduces overwhelm and protects your energy
• Why flexibility matters and how to advocate for it at work and at home
• What it means to take care of yourself as the “talent” in your life
• Practical ways to access support for elder care in your community
• Key conversations and preparations that protect your family long term

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🎉 Episode 50: The 6 Systems Every Effective Leader Needs to Succeed

What does it really take to be an effective leader, without the constant firefighting?

In this milestone 50th episode of the Joyfully Unstoppable Podcast, Becky Hamm breaks down the six essential systems every effective leader needs to lead with clarity, confidence, and sustainable success. Whether you're leading a team, a business, or your own life, these systems will help you move from reactive decision-making to strategic leadership.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the day-to-day chaos instead of truly leading, this episode is your roadmap.

👉 Based on Becky’s leadership coaching experience and research, these six systems are the foundation for becoming a more effective leader in today’s fast-changing world.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn The 6 Systems of an Effective Leader:

1. Strategic Communication
2. Performance Accountability
3. Continuous Feedback & Growth
4. Strategic Decision-Making
5. Collaboration & Empowerment
6. Change & Adaptability

These systems work together to help you lead with intention, not urgency—so you can create sustainable, strategic success as an effective leader.

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✨ Remember: Joyful, sustainable, and authentic leadership is possible—and you deserve to enjoy every minute of it.

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Authentic leadership can feel complicated, especially when expectations, visibility, and pressure all collide. In this episode of the Joyfully Unstoppable podcast, Becky Hamm breaks down what it really means to lead as yourself while maintaining credibility, clarity, and strong decision-making.

Drawing from real leadership experience, Becky explores why many women feel the need to “mask” at work and what that costs in energy, focus, and fulfillment. She walks through the practical mindset and leadership behaviors that support authentic leadership in complex environments, including how to navigate workplace dynamics, build trust with your team, and stay aligned with your values.

You will also hear a clear, grounded framework for showing up fully as yourself without oversharing, undermining your authority, or stepping outside professional boundaries. This is a conversation about leadership presence, decision quality, and creating an environment where both you and your team can perform at a high level.

If you want to strengthen your leadership while staying aligned with who you are, this episode will give you practical direction you can apply immediately.

What you will learn:

• Why authentic leadership can feel challenging in professional environments
• How workplace expectations shape the way women show up as leaders
• A practical way to think about bringing your full self into your role
• The difference between authenticity and lack of professionalism
• Five leadership practices that support authentic leadership and stronger team performance

Listen to the Joyfully Unstoppable podcast for grounded, practical insights that support confident, sustainable leadership.

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