No Perfect Time: Choosing Growth Over Comfort in Career and Community

Send us Fan MailSteven Herzberg is a Miami real estate attorney, partner at VHL Law, and a town council member for the Town of Miami Lakes. He joins Access Your Leadership to share his compelling journey from early aviation-lover to accomplished attorney and dedicated public servant. From navigating pivotal career decisions in the wake of the 2008 Recession to building a thriving law career grounded in strong client relationships, Steven exemplifies the power of clarity, curiosity, and service-driven leadership.What happens when you realize there’s no “perfect time” to take the leap into something you care about? How do you weigh security against growth when facing a fork in the road? What does it look like to lead with clarity…whether you’re mentoring junior colleagues, serving constituents, or advocating for your community? And how do you stay grounded when the stakes are high and mistakes happen?Steven shares the personal and professional milestones that shaped his path, including years spent cultivating client trust, his early decision to choose experience over salary, and his passion for aviation that still inspires him today. He offers honest reflections on learning from missteps, building a career rooted in relationships, and the importance of telling the truth…even if it feels hard.Feedback (I/we want to hear from you):You can connect with Steven Herzberg on LinkedIn or visit VHLLaw.com to learn more about his legal work. To reach Steven about his council service or to schedule a meeting, visit Instagram @CouncilmanHerzberg, where you’ll find links to book time directly.Did this podcast spark something in you or get you to take action in some way? I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback on our conversation. You can hit me up on Instagram @lakhdar_coaching, LinkedIn: /hakimlakhdar, Twitter @LakhdarCoaching, and Facebook/LakhdarCoachingI’m always looking to connect with people who are passionate about leadership as well as companies who value and support strong leaders in their own organization. If that’s you or you know someone then drop me a line at [email protected] Check out this and previous episodes of Access Your Leadership on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.