What happens when the hustle that got you promoted becomes the obstacle keeping you from leading well? Brand strategist Cindy Frigard has spent decades helping leaders navigate this exact transition—and she learned most of her lessons the hard way.
In this conversation, Cindy breaks down the seven critical mindset shifts every leader needs to make when they level up: from delegation to staying silent in uncomfortable moments, from raising the bar without pissing people off to understanding that feeling like an imposter doesn't mean you don't belong.
Blakely shares the raw story of how she became CEO—a moment that involved her co-founder in a ball on the floor, tears at a corporate retreat, and Cindy's gentle intervention that helped her step into leadership. It's messy, vulnerable, and proof that even confident leaders need someone in their corner asking the hard questions.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The dramatic corporate retreat moment when Blakely became CEO
Why delegating feels like weakness (and why it's actually strength)
How to raise standards without alienating your team
The power of the pause: why silence is sometimes the answer
High-functioning codependency and why women apologize for everything
Why being strong doesn't mean being selfless
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