How This High-Level Leader Overcame Self-Doubt After Multiple Promotions with Amy

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Lead Easy

Sara OBrien

49 episodes

21 hours ago

Hey, this is Lead Easy, the podcast for women in sales and marketing who are ready to ditch the tired advice like “fake it till you make it” and lead with confidence, influence, and everything that makes you, you. I’m Sara O’Brien, and here’s my big secret: when you trust yourself deeply, you’ll create career momentum that’s impossible to ignore. Together, we’ll break through the hidden barriers holding you back from advancing in your career, feeling amazing about yourself, and having a lot more fun at work. It's time to Lead Easy.

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How This High-Level Leader Overcame Self-Doubt After Multiple Promotions with Amy

Lead Easy

20 minutes 36 seconds

7 months ago

How This High-Level Leader Overcame Self-Doubt After Multiple Promotions with Amy

After 20 years with her company, Amy’s career had accelerated rapidly, bringing more promotions, higher stakes, and mounting pressure. Once known for her decisiveness, she suddenly found herself doubting everything, from career moves to daily decisions.

Through the Breakthrough Coaching Program, Amy gained:

🔹A clear decision-making framework grounded in her values

🔹Tools to handle high-pressure situations with confidence.

🔹Sustainable habits that fuel her creativity and focus.

Her breakthrough moment came when she confidently turned down a leadership opportunity requiring extensive travel—trusting her values over external expectations. Her son’s words confirmed her decision:

“I’m glad you didn’t take it, Mom. We only have four years left together at home. If you were gone half the time, that would only be two.”

Now, Amy leads with clarity, confidence, and balance, without second-guessing herself.

If you’re a high-achieving leader feeling the weight of rapid growth, this episode will give you the strategies to navigate it with confidence.

Want to become an influential leader and get promoted without being someone you’re not? Find out more about working together on this by using the link below: https://saraobriencoaching.com/breakthrough

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Keywords:

High-Level Leadership, Executive Coaching, Overcoming Self-Doubt, Career Growth Strategies, Leadership Confidence, Energy-Driven Leadership, Group Coaching, Values-Based Decision-Making, Professional Development, Executive Presence

Timestamps:

2:52 – Introduction: Meet Amy

5:25 – Why rapid promotions triggered self-doubt

10:44 – Using values-based decision-making to stay grounded

15:37 – The power of energy-driven leadership in high-stakes environments

14:00 – Building sustainable leadership habits

17:27 – The unexpected benefits of group coaching

20:58 – How Amy regained confidence and balance

22:03 – Closing thoughts and next steps

Music Credit:

Track Title: Over You
Artist: Atch
Source: YouTube
License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)