your ‘strengths’ are holding you back
You didn’t get here by accident.
You’ve worked hard. Delivered results. Earned your title.
But the habits that made you successful—might now be holding you back.
Especially if you’re a woman in leadership or a founder who built your business from scratch, this can feel like a cruel twist.
You were promoted because you were reliable, fast, detail-focused, and always had the answers.
You built your business by being the one who could handle everything, fix everything, do everything.
And now?
You’re supposed to stop doing—and start leading.
It’s disorienting. It’s frustrating.
And if you’re honest, it’s scary.
why your biggest strengths become your new blind spots
Let’s talk about the shift.
For women in leadership:
You were praised for being precise, dependable, hard-working.
Now you’re managing people who are not like you.
They don’t move as fast. They need feedback, not just tasks.
They want connection, not just clarity.
But here’s the hard part:
If you keep doing what got you here, you won’t go further.
Instead, your greatest strengths—your diligence, perfectionism, attention to detail—can start to backfire.
You micromanage. You overthink.
You carry more than you should because you’re afraid of being seen as “not enough.”
For founders & entrepreneurs:
You were the business.
You were marketing, sales, product, ops, admin, all of it.
And now?
You have a team.
They make mistakes. They don’t move like you. They challenge your systems.
You know you need to delegate, but watching others work slower—or differently—feels unbearable.
And yet… you also want to grow.
Which means you have to let go.
how to lead without losing yourself
So how do you make the shift?
How do you stop doing and start leading?
Especially when the pressure is high…
When your team is watching…
And when you’re still afraid of not being enough?
Start here:
- Redefine your role.
You’re not here to be the best at everything. You’re here to make others better. - Lead with clarity, not certainty.
You don’t have to know everything. You do have to communicate clearly—even when you’re navigating uncertainty. - Say less. Listen more.
Don’t rush to solve. Ask better questions. Make space for insight, not just answers. - Let go of being “the strong one.”
Vulnerability doesn’t make you weak. It makes you relatable—and trusted. - Learn to slow down to speed up.
Strategic patience builds long-term trust. Leadership isn’t a sprint—it’s sustained impact.
this isn’t about doing more. it’s about becoming more
Leadership is no longer about control, perfection, or knowing it all.
It’s about clarity. Communication. Courage.
It’s about making space for others—and yourself—to grow.
If any of this hit home:
I offer one free, no-strings-attached coaching session each week for leaders like you.
We’ll tackle one challenge that’s been on your mind—and you’ll leave with clarity and something to reflect on.
Let’s talk. No pressure. Just clarity.
Floh
