#28 Karen Beattie - Stretch, Doubt, Stretch, Doubt

In this episode I interview Karen Beattie. Karen has had a truly global life. Born in Trinidad and living in Libya, Nigeria, Jakarta, Abu Dhabi and Dubai all before arriving in Perth as a 13 year old. Karen started The Growth Faculty from a small Sydney office in 2003 and set about achieving her ambitious mission to give business leaders access to the world’s best strategic thinkers and high achievers. Together we discuss how 10 years of persistence finally paid off, the power of "Commit and GO" and the recurring dream/nightmare that kept her awake for 6 months. Karen has provided access to some of the world’s best thought leaders including Jim Collins, Simon Sinek, Brené Brown, Malala Yousafzai and President Barack Obama. We discuss how Karen felt as a leader during COVID and how anytime you stretch your comfort zone there is a period of self-doubt. -----------------------   Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration   Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!   Access Your Free Clarity Tool Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity. In just 15 minutes, you will: ✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back. ✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact. ✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps. Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment. ⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool. https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave   Are we friends? Connect with Us. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravefeminineleadership