Episode 62: What’s Really Holding You Back: (It’s Not Your Work Ethic) with Amy Kemp

Episode 62: What’s Really Holding You Back: (It’s Not Your Work Ethic) with Amy Kemp

From Working Moms Redefined by Denise Tallcott

April 9, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how subconscious thought patterns can hinder high-capacity women, featuring insights from leadership coach Amy Kemp.

High-capacity women often believe that if they work a little harder, try a little more, or push through one more challenge, things will finally fall into place. But what if the real barrier isn’t effort… it’s our thought habits?   In this episode, I sit down with leadership coach and author Amy Kemp to talk about the subconscious thought patterns that quietly shape our decisions, our confidence, and the way we show up in work, motherhood, and life.   Amy shares insights from her book I See You and her work coaching hundreds of female leaders on how to recognize the internal narratives that keep us stuck, even when we’re doing all the “right” things.   In this conversation, we explore:   Why you can’t outwork your thought habits   How high-achieving women unknowingly sabotage their own progress   The power of recognizing and replacing subconscious thought patterns   Why boundaries, rhythm, and even play matter more than we think   The invisible weight of unpaid labor many women carry   This episode is for the woman who feels capable, driven, and committed but sometimes wonders why things still…

People in this episode

Host: Denise Tallcott

Guest: Amy Kemp

Topics covered

  • thought habits
  • women in leadership
  • self-sabotage
  • work-life balance
  • personal development

Keywords

  • thought patterns
  • high-achieving women
  • self-improvement
  • boundaries
  • unpaid labor

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: I See You

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