Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Leadership Tips for Women

In this episode of Sleep Like a Boss, we explore the challenges women face as they ascend to leadership roles—and how to overcome them. Leadership often brings a mix of opportunities and pressures, from navigating ambiguity to balancing personal and professional responsibilities. Our guest, Maya Sharfi, Executive and Leadership Coach, shares actionable strategies to help women break free from perfectionism, build influence, and lead with confidence.Maya draws on her extensive experience to offer solutions for avoiding burnout, managing time like an executive, and empowering teams effectively. She also shares insights into the "Cinderella Effect" many women experience after achieving career milestones and how to navigate those critical first 90 days in a new role. Topics Covered: Why women often feel the need to work harder to succeed Five key strategies for effective leadership Breaking free from self-sabotaging behaviors like perfectionism How to say "no" confidently with Maya’s done-for-you scripts Tips for sharing household responsibilities equitably The power of networking and clarity in career progression Practical habits for sustained success and well-being Maya also provides two valuable resources: Leadership Quiz: Find out the next obstacle between you and your next-level role. Take the quiz at buildyourselfworkshop.com/quiz. Scripts for Saying No: Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Access these scripts at buildyourselfworkshop.com/annika. For more insights and resources from Maya, connect with her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maya.sharfi/ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayasharfi/ and for more info, visit her website buildyourselfworkshop.com If you liked the episode, please take a moment and leave a review. It helps to get the podcast in front of other people. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you're struggling with sleep, get 15 easy-to-implement sleep tips here:  https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm Annika Carroll, Women's Sleep & Health Coach, FDN-P and CEO of Sleep Like a Boss.  I help women get their sleep & energy back, so they feel like they are in their 20s again. For any questions or inquiries, please send me an email:  [email protected]. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My favourite sleep support: Sleepout Blackout Curtains (10% off with code Annika10): https://bit.ly/3LcdXJd Higherdose Infrared Sauna Blanket: https://bit.ly/397emfs Viva Rays Blue Light Blocking Glasses: https://bit.ly/3KOEo61