The Way You Think Is Your Superpower (with Natasha Skolny)

In this conversation, I sit down with Natasha Skolny, founder of The Leadership Cabin, to talk about her fascinating journey from competitive figure skater to empowering women leaders. Natasha shares how the skills she developed on the ice - visualization, performance under pressure, resilience - translate directly into helping women navigate high-pressure careers with authenticity and confidence. We explore why the things we think make us different might actually be our superpowers, the importance of vulnerability in leadership, and how to create intentional lives instead of default ones. Natasha's insights on community, communication, and helping young girls embrace their uniqueness offer both practical wisdom and genuine hope. Key Topics: Natasha's journey from figure skating to leadership coaching How sports visualization techniques apply to personal and professional success Why vulnerability strengthens rather than weakens leadership The critical role of community in women's empowerment Helping young girls change the narrative about what's possible Creating intentional lives that feel fulfilling Reframing your differences as strengths instead of problems Memorable Quote: "The way that I think is actually the superpower." - Natasha Skolny About Natasha Skolny: Natasha Skolny is the founder of The Leadership Cabin, a coaching and development practice dedicated to empowering women leaders to lead with authenticity, clarity, and purpose. Drawing from her diverse background as a competitive figure skater, NCCP-certified skating coach, corporate leadership trainer, and certified wellness coach, Natasha combines emotional intelligence, performance psychology, and strategic leadership to help clients navigate high-pressure environments with confidence. Through The Leadership Cabin, Natasha offers private coaching, workshops, and team development programs designed to help leaders connect with their inner strengths, overcome limiting beliefs, and cultivate resilient, high-performing teams. Her approach emphasizes self-awareness, effective communication, and intentional action, enabling leaders to define success on their own terms. With experience across various industries, including financial services, insurance, construction, and IT, Natasha understands the unique challenges faced by women in leadership roles. She is passionate about creating safe spaces where women can thrive, reclaim their power, and lead with purpose. Connect with Natasha: Website: theleadershipcabin.com Instagram: @theleadershipcabin LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/natashaskolny About Ruth & Grounding with Ruth: I'm Ruth, a social worker and meditation teacher who helps professional women break free from burnout, people-pleasing, and the exhausting cycle of "never enough." Through my work at Grounding with Ruth, I combine evidence-based psychology with practical tools to help women understand what's really driving their patterns - and shift them from the inside out. If you're struggling with self-worth, feeling disconnected from who you are, or exhausted from trying to be everything to everyone, I'd love to talk. I offer free 30-minute Enough Assessment calls where we explore what's actually going on underneath those patterns and figure out if working together would be a good fit. No pressure, no hard sell - just an honest conversation. Book your free Enough Assessment: groundingwithruth.com Connect with me: Instagram: @groundingwithruth Website: groundingwithruth.com Facebook: Grounding with Ruth Community Subscribe to Inspired Questions: New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss a conversation. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts