HeyJaredThe Spark
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I nearly talked myself out of the work I really want to do (opens the original)
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There’s an idea I’ve been circling for months…getting close enough to seriously consider it, finding a dozen reasons not to, then somehow ending up right back there again.Finding very sensible business reasons why now probably wasn’t the right time.And if I’m really honest, underneath all the sensible reasons was a much less sophisticated one: I was scared it was too niche.For years, I’ve worked with ambitious women building and growing businesses.Strategy. Performance. Leadership. The messy bit
My out-of-office is on but my brain didn't get the memo. (opens the original)
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I Thought I'd Managed It Well. (opens the original)
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As I write this, I have no voice.Five days have passed since I wrapped up one of the biggest business projects of my year, and instead of feeling relieved, I’m sitting here with a sore throat, fatigue and a question I can’t shake.Why now?The last few months have been intense, I know it… I feel it.Since March I’ve been travelling across Italy, coaching teams on the job, living out of suitcases, changing hotels, moving through airports and spending full days doing work that demanded every part of
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