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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 54 MIN

48: From Trapped to Free: My Journey of Self-Leadership, Safety, and Unshakable Confidence

from The Badass Leader: Helping High-Achieving Women Lead with Calm, Clarity, and Deep Self-Trust

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to feel free?In this heartfelt conversation with Nurse Nell, I open up about my journey from being an “insecure overachiever” checking all the boxes of success—Fortune 500 executive, high salary, impressive title—to finally feeling safe, grounded, and free in my own skin.We talk about:Why external success can still leave you feeling trapped and miserableThe moment I realized I couldn’t “perform” my way into peaceHow therapy and coaching helped me process decades of unspoken shame, fear, and griefWhy emotional mastery starts with nervous system safetyHow I now lead myself—and my clients—from wholeness, not hustleThe power of improv, red lipstick, and walking your dog to change your lifeYou’ll hear the truth behind my transformation and how I now help high-achieving women become the CEO of their inner life—so they can lead with calm confidence and create success that actually fulfills them.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still not feeling right—this one’s for you.Want to go from Good Girl to Badass Leader—calm, clear, and deeply self-trusting?I offer a free 60-minute consultation to help you get clear on where you are, where you want to go, and what’s holding you back.From there, we’ll explore what working together could look like.Book your call: https://calendly.com/cocoduancoaching/1-hr-consultation

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to feel free? In this heartfelt conversation with Nurse Nell, I open up about my journey from being an “insecure overachiever” checking all the boxes of success—Fortune 500 executive, high salary, impressive title—to finally feeling safe, grounded, and free in my own skin. We talk about: Why external success can still leave you feeling trapped and miserableThe moment I realized I couldn’t “perform” my way into peaceHow therapy and coaching helped me p...

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