[S1 #39 Creating Boundaries for Personal Growth Planning for Your Next Career Move with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer] Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, a business executive, human capital strategist, author, and executive coach, shares her insights on intentional career planning and self-empowerment for women. She emphasizes the importance of being intentional about one's career journey and creating boundaries to make space for personal growth. Dr. Cynthia also discusses the challenges women face in balancing work, family, and personal aspirations, and offers practical advice on how to prioritize self-care and pursue one's passions. She shares her own career journey and highlights the significance of building meaningful relationships and mentoring others along the way. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer discusses her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship and the importance of planning for the next phase of your career. She emphasizes the need for women to be intentional about their career paths and to have a roadmap for their future. She also highlights the societal norms and self-limiting beliefs that can hold women back and encourages women to advocate for themselves and support each other. Cynthia believes in seeking external help, such as therapy or counseling, to address self-worth issues and emphasizes the importance of self-love and being comfortable in your own skin. Her greatest wish is to inspire women to invest in themselves and fulfill their dreams. Takeaways 1. Be intentional about your career planning and identify your next career milestone 2. Create boundaries to make space for personal growth and prioritize self-care 3. Build meaningful relationships and seek mentorship to support your career journey 4. Embrace grace and make choices that align with your values and aspirations Be intentional about planning for your next career move and have a roadmap for your future. 5. Challenge societal norms and self-limiting beliefs that hold women back. 6. Advocate for yourself and seek external help, such as therapy or counseling, to address self-worth issues. 7. Celebrate and support other women in their career journeys. 8. Invest in yourself and pursue your dreams. Head on over to https://www.zealoftheheel.com/ to connect with Dr Cynthia directly! 🔔Hit that subscribe button, turn on notifications, and be a part of the transformative conversations that will empower you to overcome challenges and create a life you love. Subscribe today and let's grow together. Links: Spotify 🎧 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicolette-j-nierras Instagram 🤳🏻 https://www.instagram.com/youre_worthy_podcast/ TikTok 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicnierraspodcast Youtube Channel Details 🎬 https://www.youtube.com/@YoureWorthyPodcast LinkedIn 🤝 www.linkedin.com/in/njnierras