We live in a time when women are encouraged to follow their dreams and pursue career goals. This shift is surprisingly recent. My grandmother wasn’t allowed to go to school. My mother was allowed to study but wasn’t able to pursue a career. Now, we live in a time where women can do anything—and thrive.
Yet, many women still struggle. Are you one of them?
On one hand, you feel empowered, like you can do anything. On the other hand, you feel powerless. People say, "You can do anything you want," and you think, "What does that even mean? I don’t know how to do that."
There’s plenty of advice out there: Find an advocate, get a sponsor—someone who has a seat on a table and will put your name on the table. But you might think, "How do I even begin to do that?" Or, you hear, "Be more visible," and an inner voice fights back, "I don’t want to be visible."
One of the biggest reasons for this struggle is the lack of relatable role models. Sure, there are super badass female execs, but you wonder, where are the women between them and me? Some love those role models, and that’s great. But for many others, they want different kind of women leadership role models, but they can't find them. Or, some of them want to be super badass female execs someday, but it seems too far away for them right now. They want some stepping stones that feel achievable, but those examples are hard to find. Does that resonate with you?
This can be mentally exhausting. As a high-achieving woman who’s worked incredibly hard to get to where you are, you’re used to having people guide you—parents, teachers, mentors. They showed you what success looked like and affirmed your progress. But now, no one is guiding you. You’re used to striving for the next step, but you don’t even know what you’re striving for anymore. It feels like you’re treading water—working hard but going nowhere. There’s that nagging feeling inside: "I want more, but I don’t know how to get there." Should you be doing more, or are you doing okay? The confusion is draining.
This leads many women to settle for the status quo, thinking, "I should just be grateful for what I have." Others begin exploring opportunities outside their current company but struggle because they’re unsure of what they’re seeking, and often, the options don’t feel any more fulfilling.
That’s why defining what you want is more important than ever. It’s no longer about waiting for others to dictate the path forward—you’re in the driver’s seat now. You have the power to design your own end goal, something that aligns with your values, strengths, and passions. It’s important because no one else can do this for you.
Imagine setting off on a journey where the destination isn’t clearly marked. The idea of charting a course without a visible end goal can feel overwhelming and even scary. But this is where your strength lies—taking the time to figure out what you truly want, what you’re capable of, and how to get there.
By clarifying these things, you start to see that any dream, no matter how ambitious, is within your reach. The road may not be straightforward, and yes, it requires time and commitment. But once you’ve mapped out what you want and how to get there, you'll have a direction and a sense of purpose guiding every step. The obstacles along the way become challenges you know how to tackle, and with each step, you’ll find yourself getting closer to the life and career you’ve dreamed of.
I’ve seen my clients achieve dream roles they never thought possible. A coach can help you organize your thoughts, clarify your goals, and build a step-by-step plan to make it happen. Beyond just planning, a coach guides you through the entire journey, helping you stay on course and overcome obstacles along the way. Sometimes, the pieces are already within you—you just need the right guidance to put them in order.
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