What Happens When You Stop Apologizing For Who You Already Are, with Carolyn Nolan

Carolyn Nolan was already running a thriving financial planning firm when she went through the Unique Ability® process, and the biggest shift wasn't discovering what she was good at. It was giving herself permission to stop doing it. In this conversation with Julia Waller, Carolyn shares how articulating her Unique Ability let her move faster, more unapologetically, and with a filter that changed everything—from how she built her team to how she's navigating a major life transition with calm instead of crisis.Key TakeawaysKnowing your Unique Ability doesn't give you something new—it gives you language for what you've always done unconsciously so you can 10x it instead of apologizing for it.Being great at something doesn't mean it's your Unique Ability. Carolyn was an excellent one-to-one advisor, but her real energy came from one-to-many leadership and vision.Your Unique Ability becomes a filter for every decision: relationships, team building, opportunities, and even how you navigate endings like divorce without losing yourself.The process of asking people to describe your strengths deepens relationships in unexpected ways. It's an act of vulnerability that invites others to truly see you.Growth is endless, and your Unique Ability isn't a destination—it's a compass for the ride, even when the ride includes organized chaos and pink kitchen cabinets.Notable Resourceswww.strategiccoach.comwww.uniqueability.comUnique Ability® 2.0: Discovery book & workbook: https://uniqueability.com/the-book/Unique Ability Book Club Guide: https://www.strategiccoach.com/resources/guides/unique-ability-20-discovery-book-club-discussion-guideKolbe Index: www.kolbe.comCliftonStrengths® 34: www.gallup.comPRINT® Survey Special Offer via Strategic Coach: REGISTRATION LINK: www.PrintSurvey.com/specialofferACCESS CODE: P8768You can reach Carolyn on LinkedIn hereAt Ameriprise Advisors hereYou can see Carolyn’s full Unique Ability Best Habits here.Carolyn’s Unique Ability: My Unique Ability is sparking positive energy and meaningful action, brainstorming what could be, unapologetically saying it like it is, and evermore creating and sharing tools for the taking in the “CNo toolbox” — in order to help people be strategically prepared for whatever may come their way, simplify the juggling act of life, and inspire, encourage, and challenge them to embrace change while enjoying the ride!Kolbe: 2485CliftonStrengths: Activator, Futuristic, Maximizer, Input, Strategic PRINT: 8-2 Medium (To be strong and self-reliant/To be needed and appreciated) Ready to begin discovering your own Unique Ability? Go through The Unique Ability Discovery Process using our Unique Ability 2.0: Discovery book and accompanying workbook. Download your free Unique Ability® Beginner’s Guide at www.uniqueability.com or if you’re a successful, ambitious entrepreneur, visit www.strategiccoach.com. The Unique Ability® Podcast explores the power of living and working in your Unique Ability®—what you love to do, do best, and feel most energized by. Hosted by Julia Waller and built around the cornerstone concept developed at Strategic Coach®, each episode features real stories, practical insights, and conversations that help you align your work, relationships, and life with what’s most natural and fulfilling for you.Real Stories, Real Magic.🎵 Music CreditsThe intro and outro music for The Unique Ability® Podcast comes from “Outside In” by Paitra Walker, an independent musician, singer-songwriter, and creative collaborator whose eclectic sound deeply resonated with us. This song holds a special personal connection and reflects the heart of what this podcast is about. Explore more of Paitra’s music on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Music used with permission. All rights reserved to the original creator.