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#Episode 20: She Was Still Working… From a Hospital Bed (opens the original)
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You can be successful, ambitious and completely exhausted. But what happens when you finally ask: Is the life I'm working so hard for actually the life I'm living?She was still working. From a hospital bed. Laptop open. Phone beside her. Work still getting done. And at first glance, it might look like dedication. Commitment. Strength. But what if there is another story underneath it? What happens when a woman becomes so good at being dependable that she forgets she is allowed to stop? For many w
#Episode 19: Called out for your BS (opens the original)
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CALLED OUT ON YOUR BS. This one might make you uncomfortable. Because what if you’re not actually stuck? What if you’re hiding behind the story you keep telling yourself? “I’m waiting for the right time.” “I’m doing it for my family.” “I’m just tired.” “That’s just how I am.” “I’ll deal with it later.” But what if those aren't reasons? What if they're excuses? In this episode, we're getting brutally honest about the BS we tell ourselves—and how it quietly keeps us from becoming who we're meant t
#Episode 18: What to do when you have no FIGHT left in you (opens the original)
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In this episode, we uncover what it looks like when you have reached the ceiling of your life. When you have no strength left to pursue your daily routines, your hobbies, or your job because the weight you carry seems to be getting heavier each passing day, and you can't seem to get back to who you are and live the way you used to. https://www.youtube.com/ @MaxineCSmith Author, Coach and Entrepreneur Maxine C Smith Book: The Work of WISDOM - talks to the tired parts of you where coping by doin
#Episode 17: You're too LOUD to advance in the worplace (opens the original)
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In this episode, we unpack what workplace intimidation and office politics can look like. You don't change yourself to fit into the blurred lenses you're being scrutinised through. Know your worth and values. Believe in yourself and know your truth. Not everyone has your best interests at heart and will try to tear you down for who you are and what you stand for. I've shared coaching tips and techniques from my book to help you overcome these challenges. Book: The Work of Wisdom Author: Maxine C
#Episode 16: Your Voice is Power: Women in Business (opens the original)
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"Your voice is more than a sound. It's a tool for influence, a catalyst for change, and one of the most powerful assets you'll ever bring to your business." In this episode, we talk about women in business and how they give up when they don't get support and feel the guilt of being ambitious. We acknowledge that starting or running a business can be hard and lonely, but find a mentor, attend and engage in networking events to discover like-minded women in Business to guide and support your dream
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