Navigating change can be difficult and feel overwhelming at times. It can feel like a balancing act of letting go of the past while embracing the opportunities of the future.

In this week’s episode, I’m going to share how to overcome common obstacles that may hinder your progress, especially common road-blocks such as fear and self-doubt, plus how to effectively transition into a new set of circumstances.

Whether you’re moving into a leadership position for the first time, contemplating a career shift, or simply navigating a new phase of your professional journey, this episode is for you.

Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/y14CzO8Y2Q0

Action Steps:

• Understand and acknowledge the doubts and fears running through your mind during a transition.
• Recognize the need to let go of past responsibilities or roles to embrace the new role effectively.
• Fully own and commit to the new role, without waiting for external validation or milestones.
• Reflect on how you would feel, act, and speak after successfully transitioning and adopt that mindset now.

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— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

• Episode 20: Moving into Leadership – With Phil Burgess
• Episode 21: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
• Episode 72: Manage Your Mind Before You Manage People

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

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— CHAPTERS —

00:00 Introduction to transitioning roles

01:00 Personal experiences with transitioning

02:00 Various types of transitions in life

03:00 The challenge of dealing with change

04:00 Importance of assessing how one deals with transitions

05:00 Personal experience with business rebranding

06:00 Overcoming self-doubt and fear

07:00 Importance of asserting oneself in a leadership role

10:00 Embracing the new role and letting go of the past

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