Your Capacity and Power
If you have ever declined an opportunity because you weren’t “ready yet,” you need to listen to this week’s episode. I will reveal why the lies we tell ourselves about our capacity aren’t protecting us; they’re protecting everyone else from our power.
3 Key Takeaways from this Episode:
Why “I’m not ready” is a lie you’ve been trained to tell. I’ll walk you through the research from Cornell, McKinsey, and KPMG showing how women systematically underestimate their capabilities while men overestimate theirs, and why confident women face real consequences.
The day I turned down the stage I’d been working toward for 20 years. I’ll share how I hid behind a lie for two decades, and what finally made me start telling the truth.
How to use Joyful Ambition - Awareness and Action. I’ll teach you to recognize where you’re not claiming power and to take strategic steps forward before you feel ready.
Redefine Your Ambition
The women I work with inside Pretty Damn Ambitious they are redefining ambition on their own terms. Practicing strategic truth-telling about their capacity instead of shrinking to make others comfortable. Redesigning success without apology.
If you’re realizing you need support, community, and someone in your corner who actually gets what you’re building, I would love to work with you.
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Research & Resources
Cornell University — Research showing women systematically underestimate their performance and abilities while men overestimate theirs
McKinsey Women in the Workplace Report — For every 100 men promoted to manager, only 93 women were promoted in 2025 (74 women of color); women less likely to apply for promotions unless they meet 100% of qualifications vs. men applying at 60%
KPMG Study — 75% of female executives across industries have experienced imposter syndrome in their careers
Harvard Business Review — Analysis of performance reviews showing women receive vague praise while men receive actionable feedback tied to business outcomes
Catalyst Research — Women have to provide more evidence of competence than men to be seen as equally qualified
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Next Episode: I’m asking the question 99% of people avoid, because it exposes what they’re afraid to admit. Maybe you are the 1% ready to face it.
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