Leadership isn't about being the loudest voice in the room, it's about bringing out the best in everyone around you. JJ DiGeronimo has spent decades helping women see that.
JJ joins host Ria to unpack why self-doubt never fully disappears, how self-efficacy is built through action rather than readiness, and why carving out space for yourself isn't selfish, it's necessary.
About the Guest:
JJ DiGeronimo is the author of four books, including The Working Woman's GPS, Accelerate Your Impact, SEEKING, and Illuminate Your Path, and hosts the podcast Together We Seek. She helps women navigate leadership, self-doubt, and life's crossroads.
Key Takeaways:
- Self-doubt doesn't disappear with experience, even accomplished leaders carry it.
- You're never 100% ready for something new, being 50 to 60% ready is enough to start.
- Self-efficacy is built by leaning in before you feel ready, not by waiting.
- Carving out even 10 minutes a day for yourself isn't selfish, it's necessary maintenance.
- Real leadership means bringing out the best in others, not being the loudest voice in the room.
Connect with JJ:
Your Phase of Awakening
https://quiz.jjdigeronimo.com/
Website
https://jjdigeronimo.com/
Book Quiz: What Book Should You Read Next? https://links.jjdigeronimo.com/widget/quiz/u2CtvMjDflydvC6H2mr0
Community
https://www.togetherweseek.online
Books
amazon.com/author/jjdigeronimo
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjdigeronimo
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jjdigeronimo/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@togetherweseek
Episode Chapters:
[00:00] Welcome and Meeting JJ DiGeronimo: introducing tonight's conversation on reclaiming your voice
[03:00] (approx.) The Biggest Misconception About Leadership: why it's not about the leader
[08:00] (approx.) Where Self-Doubt Really Comes From: culture, patriarchy, and self-efficacy
[14:00] (approx.) Building Self-Efficacy at 50 to 60 Percent Ready: leaning in before you feel ready
[19:00] (approx.) Finding Your Fuel Stations: small everyday moments of saying yes to yourself
[24:00] (approx.) Breaking Free From People-Pleasing: carving out space without guilt
[29:00] (approx.) Staying Consistent Through Setbacks: borrowing confidence from those who've gone first
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