289. What Do You Want? Reinvention, Gratitude & the Courage to Choose Yourself with Carmell Clark

What if the most important question in your life isn’t what should I do next… but: “What do I truly want?”In this powerful and deeply reflective conversation, I’m joined by Carmell Clark, founder of the Center for Transformational Influence, executive coach, and global leader in advancing women’s leadership and sustainability.Together, we explore what it really means to reinvent ourselves across life’s thresholds — from grief and loss to growth, purpose, and expansion.This episode is a conversation about gratitude, conflict, identity, self-trust, and the courage it takes to choose yourself again and again through every stage of life.🌿 What you’ll walk away with from this episode:• A deeper understanding of why reinvention often begins with loss or change• Insight into the emotional patterns that may be keeping you stuck• A new perspective on conflict and why many women avoid it• Encouragement to reconnect with your own desires, needs, and voice• A reminder that healing, growth, and self-discovery are possible at every age and stage of life💡 In this episode:• Why reinvention is a path — not a quick answer• How gratitude can become a healing force during difficult seasons• The powerful question: “What do I want?”• Why women often avoid conflict — and how to begin changing that• Understanding emotional patterns: fear, obligation, guilt, and shame (FOGS)• The difference between internal vs. external conflict• How to carry your own sense of safety• Why aging invites us to either expand or contract• Letting go of external validation and reclaiming your voice• The role of courage in becoming a pioneer in your own life🌿 A few moments that stayed with me:“Gratitude heals a broken heart.” “Reinvention is a path.” “I am the decider of my day.” “We don’t have to sacrifice our lives to the expectations of others.” 👤 About Carmell ClarkCarmell Clark is the founder of the Center for Transformational Influence (CTI), a global organization focused on advancing leadership, sustainability, and gender equity across sectors.With over 25 years of experience, Carmell has coached executives and professionals, launched women entrepreneurs, helped female-led businesses scale, and developed transformative leadership trainings for women across industries.Through CTI, Carmell works globally with companies and entrepreneurs to create meaningful and sustainable change. She leads flagship programs, takes influencers on international adventures, and works directly with executives and entrepreneurs navigating pivotal life and leadership transitions.Currently based in Salt Lake City, Carmell lives a life of exploration — rock climbing, running RAGNAR races, traveling internationally, and creating large-scale abstract oil paintings.🔗 Connect with Carmell🌐 www.carmellclark.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmellclark/📧 [email protected]💬 Let’s keep the conversation goingWhat resonated most with you?👉 Join our Facebook Group and share your thoughts:https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748🎧 Listen wherever you catch your podcasts.💬 What resonated most with you from this conversation?Share in the comments below — we’d love to hear your thoughts.🔗 Connect with Girl, Take the Lead!:🌐 Website: https://girltaketheleadpod.com💜 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748🛍️ Heartfelt Cards & Gifts: https://girltaketheleadpod.com/shop