In episode 65, I’m sitting down with Lexy Williams, an incredible director of admissions and one of my inspiring clients, to talk about what it really takes to push through career stagnation and step into the leadership role you’ve been working toward.

Lexy opens up about her experience of feeling “stuck,” the journey of advocating for what she needed in a coach, and how she stayed focused on her goals, even when things weren’t moving fast enough.

Together, we unpack what it means to break through your own limitations, build multiple pathways forward, and fully step into your potential. This is for anyone ready to advocate for themselves, challenge the status quo, and embrace growth on their own terms.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Lexy’s Journey
02:52 Recognizing When You’re Feeling Stuck
06:09 Finding the Right Support and Setting Clear Goals
08:56 Navigating Challenges and Self-Advocacy
17:06 Reflecting on Leadership and Growth

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In episode 64, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the concept of avoidance and how it can hinder personal and professional growth. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing avoidance patterns, understanding the consequences of allowing avoidance to dictate actions, and implementing strategies to overcome these tendencies. Dani highlights the need for support systems and the significance of taking small, progressive steps towards goals. The conversation serves as a guide for individuals seeking to break free from avoidance and achieve their aspirations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Avoidance and Its Impact

02:52 Recognizing Patterns of Avoidance

06:09 Consequences of Avoidance

08:56 Strategies to Overcome Avoidance

17:06 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In episode 63, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the profound impact of money on decision-making and leadership. She explores how financial fear can paralyze individuals, the importance of financial awareness, and the distinction between investing and spending. Dani emphasizes the need for self-trust and creating a decision-making framework to navigate financial choices effectively. She also highlights the significance of financial literacy in achieving generational wealth and personal growth.

Chapters

00:00 The Impact of Money on Decision-Making

08:01 Navigating Financial Fear and Anxiety

15:14 Investing vs. Spending: Understanding Your Choices

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In episode 62, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses insights on effective networking at conferences and events. She emphasizes the importance of preparation, intentionality, and follow-up in building meaningful professional relationships. Dani discusses strategies for researching events, connecting with speakers and attendees, and managing energy levels during networking opportunities. She also highlights the significance of self-care post-event to recharge and reflect on experiences.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:44 Preparing for Networking at Conferences

06:30 Networking During the Event

09:10 Post-Event Networking and Self-Care

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In episode 61, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the different phases of business and building teams. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the phase your organization is in and hiring the right team members accordingly. Dani outlines four phases: startup, growth, maturity, and expansion. In the startup phase, the focus is on flexibility and wearing multiple hats. In the growth phase, processes and structure are developed, and skill development becomes important. In the maturity phase, optimization and specialization are key. In the expansion phase, bridging the gap between existing and new teams is crucial. Dani also shares examples of clients she has worked with to address team issues and achieve success.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Organization's Phase

01:25 The Startup Phase: Flexibility and Wearing Multiple Hats

03:15 The Growth Phase: Developing Processes and Prioritizing Skill Development

04:39 The Maturity Phase: Optimization and Specialization

06:54 The Expansion Phase: Bridging the Gap Between Existing and New Teams

09:05 Addressing Team Issues for Success

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In episode 60, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the process of building a brand, whether it's for personal or business purposes. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your vision, mission, and values as the foundation of your brand. Dani also highlights the significance of knowing your audience and their needs, as well as creating an identity that serves them. She advises having a strategic plan in place and being open to iteration and evolution. Dani encourages self-reflection and self-discovery in order to build confidence and authenticity in your brand.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:53 Understanding Personal Brands

04:13 Defining Your Vision, Mission, and Values

06:43 Creating an Identity that Serves

09:33 Building Confidence and Authenticity

11:30 Working with Dani Tan

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In episode 59, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses the topic of finding passion in one's profession. She addresses the common issue of feeling unfulfilled and unmotivated in a job and offers guidance on how to explore and pursue one's passions. Dani emphasizes the importance of identifying themes and interests, creating a roadmap for career exploration, considering financial readiness, and building a support structure. She shares personal experiences and success stories from her clients, highlighting the transformative impact of aligning passion with profession.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Addressing Unfulfillment in Jobs

03:15 Chapter 1: Pinpointing Your Passions

05:08 Chapter 2: Creating a Roadmap for Career Exploration

08:55 Chapter 4: Building a Support Structure

10:44 Chapter 5: Aligning Passion with Profession

13:29 Conclusion: Taking the Next Step

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In episode 58, Dani Tan, a leadership coach and speaker, discusses how to leverage corporate skills for entrepreneurship. She emphasizes that many skills acquired in a corporate setting can be applied to starting and running a business. She provides examples of clients who have successfully pursued their entrepreneurial dreams while still working in corporate. Tan highlights the importance of assessing transferable skills, creating a business strategy, networking and visibility, financial planning, and cultivating a positive mindset. She encourages individuals to believe in themselves and their abilities to succeed as entrepreneurs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Leveraging Corporate Skills for Entrepreneurship

05:11 Chapter 1: Identifying and Utilizing Transferable Skills

09:12 Chapter 2: Creating a Business Strategy

10:32 Chapter 3: Networking and Visibility for Business Growth

11:31 Chapter 4: Financial Planning for Entrepreneurship

13:23 Chapter 5: Developing a Strong Mindset for Success

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