EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 15 MIN
Overcoming Fear of Irreversible Decisions with Carlotta Negri Di Sanfront — Part 1
from Time Billionaires: Mindset and Time Management for Work & Life · host Rebecca Shaddix
What if the traditional markers of success, job titles, team size, and climbing the corporate ladder, aren't actually what matter most? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation of the Time Billionaires podcast, career coach and former Chief Product Officer Carlotta Negri Di Sanfront shares why ambitious professionals need to unlearn conventional definitions of success and replace them with values-aligned goals. Rebecca and Carlotta explore the gap between what we say we value and how we actually spend our time, the chemical wiring behind risk-taking and bold career moves, and why being satisfied with "good enough" might be the most underrated skill in modern leadership. What You'll Learn: Why job titles and team size don't determine real success A simple exercise to check if your time aligns with your values How to make bold career decisions without fearing irreversible consequences The difference between dopaminergic and "here and now" brain wiring (and what it means for your career choices) Why some people thrive on ambiguity while others prefer stability How to know when it's time to take a leap of faith versus staying put If you want to define success on your own terms, align your daily choices with your core values, and make bold career decisions without fear of regret, this episode gives you a simple framework to audit your life and reclaim what matters most. Timestamps: 02:15 - Why job titles and promotions don't equal success 03:45 - Simple exercise: Do your calendar and values align? 07:10 - Are career choices really irreversible? 08:31 - What "bold decisions" actually look like in practice 09:15 - Leaving corporate security for flexibility and purpose 11:43 - When to take risks versus when to be satisfied with 80% 12:50 - The dopamine-driven brain: Why some people are wired for risk Get in Touch with Carlotta! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlottanegridisanfront/ For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn! And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it. Chapters (00:00:16) - Time Billionaires: Carlota Nyngri(00:00:59) - What to Unlearn About Success(00:02:42) - Ideas for a Shift(00:07:32) - Bradley on Making Bold Choices
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What if the traditional markers of success, job titles, team size, and climbing the corporate ladder, aren't actually what matter most? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation of the Time Billionaires podcast, career coach and former Chief Product Officer Carlotta Negri Di Sanfront shares why ambitious professionals need to unlearn conventional definitions of success and replace them with values-aligned goals. Rebecca and Carlotta explore the gap between what we say we value and how we actually spend our time, the chemical wiring behind risk-taking and bold career moves, and why being satisfied with "good enough" might be the most underrated skill in modern leadership. What You'll Learn: Why job titles and team size don't determine real success A simple exercise to check if your time aligns with your values How to make bold career decisions without fearing irreversible consequences The difference between dopaminergic and "here and now" brain wiring (and what it means for your career choices) Why some people thrive on ambiguity while others prefer stability How to know when it's time to take a leap of faith versus staying put If you want to define success on your own terms, align your daily choices with your core values, and make bold career decisions without fear of regret, this episode gives you a simple framework to audit your life and reclaim what matters most. Timestamps: 02:15 - Why job titles and promotions don't equal success 03:45 - Simple exercise: Do your calendar and values align? 07:10 - Are career choices really irreversible? 08:31 - What "bold decisions" actually look like in practice 09:15 - Leaving corporate security for flexibility and purpose 11:43 - When to take risks versus when to be satisfied with 80% 12:50 - The dopamine-driven brain: Why some people are wired for risk Get in Touch with Carlotta! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlottanegridisanfront/ For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn! And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it.
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