About this episode

The episode discusses the phenomenon of breakdowns occurring just before breakthroughs, particularly for women in business, and how to navigate these challenges.

This episode is for the woman who feels like every time she gets close to a breakthrough, something goes wrong. Maybe you’re preparing for a big launch and suddenly get sick. Maybe a key team member leaves right when things are gaining momentum. Maybe you procrastinate on the very task that could change everything. Or perhaps you find yourself distracted by things that have nothing to do with the opportunity sitting right in front of you. If that sounds familiar, I want you to know something important: It is not random. It is the breakdown before the breakthrough.  In this episode, I unpack a pattern I’ve witnessed for more than 25 years while helping women scale their businesses. It’s the phenomenon that often appears right before a quantum leap, when your next level is within reach and your nervous system begins fighting to keep you where it feels safe. We explore why resistance shows up precisely when you’re about to expand, the five most common ways self-sabotage disguises itself, and why high-achieving women are especially vulnerable to this pattern. Most importantly, I share how to move through the panic point without turning back. Because what looks like failure is…

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