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04-01 Getting in Gear and Avoiding Being Overlooked

Jul 17, 2024

Getting in Gear and Avoiding Being Overlooked

Introduction

  • Concept: Getting started, getting good, and getting great
  • Focus: Getting started
  • Importance of investing in yourself

Personal Journey

  • Started own business 8 years ago
    • Felt uncertainty and urgency to learn quickly
    • Leveraging strengths and finding mentors
  • Joined mentor Fabian to learn from her experience

Learnings from the Past Four Weeks

  • Focus on getting started
  • Importance of role modeling and learning from an experienced mentor
  • Weekly Q&A and strategy sessions
  • Positive shifts in confidence and reduction of self-doubt

Getting in Gear

  • Courage and confidence are key
  • This is only the beginning; continue to new levels
  • Importance of joining programs like The Fearless Leadership Mastermind to continue growth
  • Reading vs. Implementing
    • Intellectual understanding vs. practical application
    • Common pitfalls: stalling due to self-doubt and impostor syndrome

Breaking Old Patterns

  • Importance of breaking old, limiting patterns
  • Requires extended support and immersion
  • Analogy: Going to a dentist for a toothache
    • Diagnosing the problem and implementing solutions
  • Need to identify limiting beliefs and stories

Fundamental Keys

  • Importance of self-leadership, engagement, and influence
  • Continuing action plans with support and self-care
  • Avoiding burnout through balanced approaches
  • Leveraging personal brands and strategic relationships

Avoiding Being Overlooked

  • Danger of working hard without strategic positioning
  • Importance of proactively positioning oneself within an organization
  • Align actions with unique value proposition, desires, and vision
  • Different approaches based on personality and character

Feminine vs. Masculine Approaches

  • Preference for more feminine energy approaches
    • Not tied to gender, but energy type
    • Language and methods to adopt a nurturing, strategic approach

Conclusion

  • Getting in gear involves launching with belief in oneself
  • Plan for sustainable, strategic leadership growth
  • Invitation to join The Fearless Leadership Mastermind for continued support and development