10 Things Holding You Back

In this episode, Jill talk to Nicky Espinosa, owner of Espinosa Coaching. Nicky has been a leader within Mayo Clinic for over 20 years and has had a passion for working with ambitious women leaders and aspiring leaders to gain the confidence to take a seat at any table.  Nicky shares her unapologetic story and the 10 things we do that holds us back from being the best leaders we can be. She also shares what it takes to seek out our dreams, develop our career, and find our true north. 

 

 

Show Highlights:

1:26 Nicky shares her background and how she developed as a leader

7:20 Nicky talks about the 10 Things That are Holding You Back list and it's significance

9:05 Jill and Nicky jump into discussing the first item on the list - #1 Not Speaking Up

13:45 #4 Underestimating your expertise - Imposter Syndrome

17:05 #5 Waiting to be ready - Nicky shares a client story

19:44 #6 Highlighting deficits rather than your talents

22:21 Confidence breeds more confidence - Jill and Nicky talk confidence and offer personal perspectives

31:04 Holding yourself to unrealistic standards - Nicky offers words of wisdom

36:05 #10 Focusing on what you don't have

41:40 Jill asks Nicky, "Is there anything you'd tell your younger self?"

 

Resources:

Espinosa Coaching

10 Things that are Holding You Back - email RSTGLOWMERGPod@mayo.edu to receive this document

 

 

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