#190 The Courage to Stop Settling for Less

Today, I interview Kayla Middleton who spent much of her life speaking up for other people while finding it much harder to speak up for herself. Growing up in the UK, she was outgoing, expressive, and often seen as the responsible “good girl,” yet years of bullying and expectations shaped how she saw herself.As she moved into adulthood, Kayla found herself settling for a life that felt limited. She believed struggle was simply part of growing up and that the “good life” was meant for other people.In our conversation, Kayla shares the turning point that challenged that belief and helped her realize she could choose differently. What began as a practical decision to change her circumstances became a deeper shift in how she saw herself, her voice, and what was possible for her.Now, Kayla no longer believes she has to settle for the bare minimum. She has learned to stand up for herself, trust her own choices, and give herself permission to build life on her own terms.__________________Kayla Middleton is an Identity and Mindset Coach for women in service-based businesses. She helps women stop being their own ceiling in business by identifying the beliefs, patterns, and behaviors that are keeping them stuck.Through one-to-one coaching, her membership, and other resources, Kayla helps women understand what is happening beneath the strategies they are already trying to follow. Her work focuses on helping them shift their identity and mindset so they can show up differently, make decisions with more confidence, and move their business forward.Having coached hundreds of women, Kayla is passionate about helping business owners get out of their own way so they can create not only the business they want, but the life they want that business to support.__________________Find Kayla here:https://instagram.com/kaylamiddleton.co/ https://facebook.com/kayla.middleton.coaching/ https://kaylamiddleton.co.uk/5-signs-opt-inSupport the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.