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EPISODE · May 8, 2025 · 20 MIN

86. The Life You Want Exists—But You Have to Build It Before You Believe It

from You're Overqualified Podcast - Career and Leadership Strategies for Women · host Dani Tan - Leadership Coach and Speaker

In Episode 86, I’m sharing one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my life and career: clarity and confidence don’t come first—action does.Whether it’s quitting a corporate job, launching a business, traveling the world, or making a major life pivot, I’ve learned (and coached clients through) that the life you want is built step by step, often before you fully believe it’s possible.In this episode, I cover:Why clarity and confidence are built through action, not before itHow to break through overthinking and start experimentingThe power of small, honest steps that align with the life you wantHow to collect evidence that helps you believe what’s possibleIf you’ve been sitting on a dream, a career move, or a big change because you’re waiting to feel “ready,” this episode is for you.Key Takeaways:Action builds clarity and confidence, not the other way aroundYou don’t need a perfect plan to get startedSmall, brave steps create momentum toward the life you wantChapters:00:00 Why Clarity Comes from Action05:00 My Leap from Corporate to Entrepreneurship10:00 How to Stop Overthinking and Start Experimenting15:00 Collecting Evidence to Build Belief in Yourself20:00 Final Reflections: What Step Will You Take Today?Learn more and stay connected:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.danitan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dani-tan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly newsletter

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