Enough Already!

In this episode of "Enough Already Women Rise", I sit down with New York stylist Elysha Lenkin for an honest conversation about confidence, identity, and the emotional connection women have with their wardrobes. Together, they unpack how clothing choices can impact self-esteem, leadership presence, and personal evolution especially for women navigating midlife transitions. Elysha Lenkin is a New York based stylist with more than three decades of experience working with major brands, magazines, and celebrities. Today, she specializes in helping midlife women build intentional wardrobes that align with who they are becoming, empowering them to feel confident, elevated, and fully themselves. Key Takeaways: Why many successful women still struggle with wardrobe confidence How clothing choices affect self-image and energy The emotional impact of evolving your personal style Why "good enough" dressing keeps women stuck How intentional styling creates confidence and presence Elysha's practical approach to wardrobe management Why style evolution is tied to personal growth How to stop impulse shopping and buy with purpose The importance of dressing congruently with who you are How letting go of old clothes can symbolize releasing limiting beliefs Episode Timestamps: [00:00] - Introduction to Elysha Lenkin and the conversation on wardrobe [05:54] - Why successful women often feel overwhelmed by their wardrobes [08:14] - How wardrobe transformation changes self-perception and confidence [13:21] - Elysha's approach to wardrobe management and intentional shopping [19:01] - Using colour, style, and intentional clothing choices to feel empowered [23:14] - What women should stop doing: settling for "good enough" [26:41] - Final reflections on empowering women through confidence and self-expression Stay connected & soul powered! Sign up for Mo's newsletter for inspiration, insights, and everything Coach Mo: https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp Connect with Elysha Lenkin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysha-lenkin-7054a421 Website: https://elyshalenkin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysha_nyc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe90ur619XnoIpiBhm8o5bg Connect with Coach Mo: AI-powered Soul Powered Career Solution - https://mofaul.com/Mobi The Leadership Collective - Community & Growth - https://mofaul.com/TLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul X: https://x.com/CoachMoFaul Follow the Podcast on other platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c

In this episode of the Enough Already Women Rise podcast, I sit down with Stacey Citrin to discuss job trauma and how repeated workplace experiences can create emotional patterns that affect confidence, communication, and career growth. Together, they explore how workplace marginalization, poor leadership behavior, insecurity, and unclear expectations can trigger stress responses that make women overthink, shut down, or react from a place of fear. Stacey Citrin is an executive and leadership coach who has worked alongside Coach Mo to support women in navigating complex workplace dynamics. With extensive experience coaching professionals across industries, Stacey brings deep insight into leadership development, workplace patterns, and the emotional toll of corporate environments. Her expertise helps women recognize hidden patterns, rebuild confidence, and step into positions of power with clarity and strength. Key Takeaways: Understanding job trauma as a repeated emotional response caused by workplace situations that diminish confidence and self-worth. How unclear communication, insecurity, and poor leadership behavior can create long-term workplace stress. Why women should pause before reacting and avoid responding from defensiveness or fear. How role playing and prepared language can help women handle high-pressure workplace conversations more effectively.. Taking responsibility for recognizing job trauma patterns so they do not affect future roles, meetings, or leadership decisions. Episode Timestamps: [00:00] - Introduction to Job Trauma and Workplace Emotional Patterns [06:44] - Fear of Speaking Up, Retaliation, and Manager caused Turnover [11:30] - Using Curiosity Instead of Defensiveness in Difficult Conversations [16:11] - Introducing Coach Mobi as an In the Moment Career Coaching Tool [20:57] - How Mirroring Helps Reveal More Context in Workplace Conversations [24:16] - Conclusion: Recognizing Job Trauma Without Shame and Preparing to Heal the Pattern Stay connected & soul-powered! Sign up for Mo's newsletter for inspiration, insights, and everything Coach Mo: https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp Connect with Stacey Citrin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-citrin/ Company Website: https://mofaul.com/meettheteam/ Connect with Coach Mo: AI-powered Soul Powered Career Solution - https://mofaul.com/Mobi The Leadership Collective - Community & Growth - https://mofaul.com/TLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul X: https://x.com/CoachMoFaul Follow the Podcast on other platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c

In this episode of the Enough Already Women Rise Podcast, I address a common and painful issue many women face in the workplace: having their ideas ignored and credited to someone else. This episode highlights the real impact of such experiences on a woman's professional confidence and strategies for overcoming these dynamics. I share five communication habits that women often fall into and how to break free from them. Plus, I redefined "executive presence" and how it can be learned by mastering specific communication habits. Key Takeaways: The impact of having your ideas ignored and how it affects your professional standing 5 common communication habits that undermine credibility: pre-apologies, qualifiers, upward inflections, echo assists, and waiting for the "right" moment Executive presence is not about personality, it's about intentional communication habits that are learnable How to stop shrinking and start asserting your value in meetings Practical steps to reclaim your professional voice and presence Episode Timestamps: [00:00] - Introduction: What happens when your ideas get ignored and credited to someone else [02:22] - The real impact on your professional standing and self-worth [03:46] - 5 communication habits that cost you credibility [09:39] - The reality of bias in meetings and how to overcome it [11:13] - Introduction of Mobi: An AI coach designed to help you improve your meeting presence in real time [12:38] - The importance of practicing executive presence and becoming proactive with your voice Stay connected & soul powered! Sign up for Mo's newsletter for inspiration, insights, and everything Coach Mo: https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp Connect with Coach Mo Faul: AI-powered Soul Powered Career Solution: https://mofaul.com/Mobi The Leadership Collective — Community & growth: https://mofaul.com/TLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul X: https://x.com/CoachMoFaul Follow the Podcast on other platforms: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachMoFaul

In this episode of the Enough Already Women Rise Podcast, I explore the often overlooked issue of being underestimated in the workplace. A listener shares the experience of being told by her manager that she "wasn't ready," despite 15 years of industry experience and consistent performance. But why do we sometimes internalize these comments and start questioning our value? This episode digs into the three main reasons women face this challenge, how to overcome them, and how to rewrite your narrative from a position of power and clarity. Key Takeaways: The "prove it" dynamic often leads to managers applying higher standards to certain employees based on assumptions, not performance. Invisible excellence means your great work isn't getting the recognition it deserves. It's important to make your contributions visible and aligned with organizational outcomes. The likable credibility trap can limit your growth. Being seen as a team player without stepping into leadership roles can stunt your career. The best response to being underestimated isn't to work harder to prove yourself but to replace the narrative others have about you with your own. Speak up about your contributions and tie them directly to meaningful outcomes to reshape perceptions. Episode Timestamps: [00:00] - Introduction: Why you're feeling underestimated [02:09] - The impact of being underestimated and how it erodes your confidence [04:04] - Three patterns that explain why you're being underestimated [07:31] - How to make your work visible and show strategic thinking in meetings [09:54] - Making your strategic thinking visible and owning the room differently [12:54] - Coach Mobi: A coaching resource for women navigating career challenges [14:44] - Final thoughts: Rewriting your internal narrative to match your worth Stay connected & soul powered! Sign up for Mo's newsletter for inspiration, insights, and everything Coach Mo: https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp Connect with Coach Mo Faul: AI-powered Soul Powered Career Solution - https://mofaul.com/Mobi The Leadership Collective — Community & growth - https://mofaul.com/TLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul X: https://x.com/CoachMoFaul Follow the Podcast on other platforms: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachMoFaul

In this episode of the Enough Already Women Rise podcast, I close the first arc of the show with a powerful message about radical self-responsibility and the truth many women quietly experience in their careers: nobody is coming to save you. Through her own journey and the story of Candice, a high-performing professional who was consistently overlooked despite delivering results, the episode explores the structural gaps in mentorship and sponsorship that hold women back. I break down how waiting for recognition or guidance can delay growth and share a practical framework to take control, build influence, and step into leadership with intention. This episode is a call to stop waiting, start building, and become the person you've been looking for. Key Takeaways: The absence of mentorship is often a structural issue, not a reflection of your ability or worth. Women tend to have access to mentors but lack sponsors who actively advocate for them in decision-making spaces. Waiting for recognition or support can delay growth and lead to frustration and missed opportunities. Building your own network with intention is critical to career progression. Taking radical responsibility means becoming the mentor, sponsor, and advocate you need. Investing in personal and professional growth, even when uncomfortable, can create long-term change. Supporting and uplifting others is essential to shifting broken systems over time. Episode Timestamps [00:00] – Introduction: The realization that nobody is coming [01:27] – Recap of the series and lessons from past episodes [07:05] – Why she left corporate to support women at scale [08:32] – Candice's story: being overlooked despite strong performance [16:16] – The three-part framework for growth and visibility [21:25] – The importance of inner work before strategy [27:22] – The sponsor audit and practical next steps [28:00] – Final message: becoming the woman you need and helping others rise Stay connected & soul powered! Sign up for Mo's newsletter for inspiration, insights, and everything Coach Mo: https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp Connect with Coach Mo Faul: AI-powered Soul Powered Career Solution - https://mofaul.com/Mobi The Leadership Collective — Community & growth - https://mofaul.com/TLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul X: https://x.com/CoachMoFaul Follow the Podcast on other platforms: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c

For twelve years I have been coaching professional women through workplaces that were never designed with them in mind. I have sat with more than 2,000 of them — brilliant, qualified, undeniable women — and watched them carry the weight of systems built to filter them out. I have seen the pattern that separates the women who break through from the ones who stay stuck, and it has nothing to do with working harder or waiting longer. In this episode I share my testimony — the real one, not the polished version. I take you back to the moment I stood in a C-suite hallway and decided I was done being quiet about what I had witnessed. I break down the data that makes the stakes impossible to ignore and lay out exactly why I built this methodology soul first, strategy next. Because strategy applied to a woman who does not know her own worth is a ladder leaned against the wrong wall. Inspiration without action is just another thing women have to carry alone. We are not doing that here. This is the founding episode. This is where it all starts. If you are ready to stop navigating this system on survival mode and start moving with clarity, power, and strategy that actually works for you — the Soul Code is where we do that work. Join us at mofaul.com/SoulCode.

Kirsty was told to "stay still" and be grateful at 26 despite feeling unfulfilled. Have you ever been encouraged to settle for "good enough" when your gut was telling you there was more? She says "if it makes you have butterflies, it's probably what you're supposed to be doing." What opportunity has been giving you butterflies that you've been avoiding? Kirsty only asks for feedback from people whose lives she wants. Who are you currently seeking advice from, and do their lives actually reflect what you want for yourself? Running for Miss Maine seemed unrelated to her career but unlocked everything. What "unrelated" goal or dream might actually be the key to your professional breakthrough? She trusted her gut over everyone's external advice about staying in her secure job. Where in your life might you be prioritizing others' comfort over your own inner knowing? Kirsty realized that being called "too much" meant she needed bigger stages. How might the criticisms you've received actually be pointing toward your true calling? She chose culture and values alignment over higher salary offers. What non-monetary factors matter most to you in your ideal work environment?