EPISODE · Dec 29, 2021 · 47 MIN
10 Things Holding You Back
from The GLOWdown · host RSTGLOWMERGpod
In this episode, Jill talk to Nicky Espinosa, owner of Espinosa Coaching. Nicky has been a leader within Mayo Clinic for over 20 years and has had a passion for working with ambitious women leaders and aspiring leaders to gain the confidence to take a seat at any table. Nicky shares her unapologetic story and the 10 things we do that holds us back from being the best leaders we can be. She also shares what it takes to seek out our dreams, develop our career, and find our true north. Show Highlights: 1:26 Nicky shares her background and how she developed as a leader 7:20 Nicky talks about the 10 Things That are Holding You Back list and it's significance 9:05 Jill and Nicky jump into discussing the first item on the list - #1 Not Speaking Up 13:45 #4 Underestimating your expertise - Imposter Syndrome 17:05 #5 Waiting to be ready - Nicky shares a client story 19:44 #6 Highlighting deficits rather than your talents 22:21 Confidence breeds more confidence - Jill and Nicky talk confidence and offer personal perspectives 31:04 Holding yourself to unrealistic standards - Nicky offers words of wisdom 36:05 #10 Focusing on what you don't have 41:40 Jill asks Nicky, "Is there anything you'd tell your younger self?" Resources: Espinosa Coaching 10 Things that are Holding You Back - email [email protected] to receive this document We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership. Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team. Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.
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In this episode, Jill talk to Nicky Espinosa, owner of Espinosa Coaching. Nicky has been a leader within Mayo Clinic for over 20 years and has had a passion for working with ambitious women leaders and aspiring leaders to gain the confidence to take a seat at any table. Nicky shares her unapologetic story and the 10 things we do that holds us back from being the best leaders we can be. She also shares what it takes to seek out our dreams, develop our career, and find our true north. Show Highlights: 1:26 Nicky shares her background and how she developed as a leader 7:20 Nicky talks about the 10 Things That are Holding You Back list and it's significance 9:05 Jill and Nicky jump into discussing the first item on the list - #1 Not Speaking Up 13:45 #4 Underestimating your expertise - Imposter Syndrome 17:05 #5 Waiting to be ready - Nicky shares a client story 19:44 #6 Highlighting deficits rather than your talents 22:21 Confidence breeds more confidence - Jill and Nicky talk confidence and offer personal perspectives 31:04 Holding yourself to unrealistic standards - Nicky offers words of wisdom 36:05 #10 Focusing on what you don't have 41:40 Jill asks Nicky, "Is there anything you'd tell your younger self?" Resources: Espinosa Coaching 10 Things that are Holding You Back - email [email protected] to receive this document We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership. Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team. Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.
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