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Leadership comes with pressure that most people never see. This episode is sponsored by Sage Haus. Ready for more support at home? Visit  https://sagehaus.com/molly and use code MOLLY with your first hiring deposit. In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Doman, organizational psychologist, former therapist, and author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work and Cornered Office, for an hon...

What if the solution to feeling overwhelmed wasn't becoming more productive, but getting more support? In this episode, I'm joined by Kelly Hubbell, founder and CEO of Sage Haus, for a conversation that I know will resonate with so many working parents, especially those carrying the invisible labor of managing a household. Curious whether a House Manager could work for your family? Schedule a no-p...

What happens when you achieve the success you thought you wanted… and still don't feel fulfilled? In this episode, I'm joined by Meghan French Dunbar, founder of Conscious Company Magazine and author of This Isn't Working, for a conversation about ambition, burnout, identity, and what it means to build a successful life without sacrificing yourself in the process. After founding and scaling a nati...

Why do corporate employees romanticize entrepreneurship… while entrepreneurs secretly crave the stability of a paycheck? In this episode, I'm unpacking a conversation I think more people need to have honestly—because the answer isn't as simple as "quit your job" or "play it safe." Having worked in corporate, built a business in direct sales, and now running my own coaching and consulting company,...

What if we treated our health the same way high performers approach leadership and business strategy? In this episode, I'm joined by John Goldman, founder and CEO of Rebel Health Alliance, for a conversation about building a more intentional, data-informed approach to health, performance, and longevity. After facing his own health wake-up call, including pre-diabetes, inflammation, sleep issues, a...

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right, but still getting overlooked this episode will connect a lot of dots. I'm joined by Nicole Johnston, a former Fortune 50 leader turned coach, who spent 30 years inside large organizations before helping women advance with more clarity and confidence. What she saw over and over again? Highly capable women missing opportunities not because of p...

For a long time, I believed that being a strong leader meant being the one who could do it all. Execute quickly. Solve problems. Step in when needed. In this conversation, I sit down with Jim Brown, a consultant who has spent over 30 years working with boards and senior leadership teams to build healthier, higher-performing organizations. Jim shares his own leadership evolution from being the "go-...

If this episode really hits your high-achieving heart, I would really love to chat with you. Book a free clarity call HERE. In this episode of The Modern High Performer Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on the conversations I've been having every week with high-achieving leaders whether you are a business owner, executive, founder, and senior manager and sharing the themes that keep coming up...

Leadership isn't just about strategy—it's about people. In this episode, I'm joined by Amy Jacobson, emotional intelligence and human behavior specialist and author of The Emotional Intelligence Advantage. We talk about why emotional intelligence is often dismissed as a "soft skill," when in reality it's one of the most practical advantages leaders have, especially when navigating change and diffi...

What if your career stayed exactly the same for the next 10 years, (same title, same compensation, same trajectory) but your relationships quietly eroded in the background? Would you notice? Or would you call it a "busy season"? In this episode of the Modern High Performer podcast, I'm unpacking a question that has challenged me deeply which is inspired by Clayton Christensen's book How Will You M...

This conversation is for the woman who's accomplished a lot on paper, but still feels that quiet nudge that something's missing. In this episode of Modern High Performer, I'm joined by Whitney Faires, a leadership advisor and mom of three who made a bold pivot from her high-powered corporate career into work that's far more aligned with who she truly is. We unpack what it means to feel unsettled i...

What does it really mean to be "successful" as a high performer… and still feel well? In this episode, I'm joined by Cherylanne Skolnicki — founder and CEO of Brilliant Balance, speaker, and former Procter & Gamble executive — for a rich, honest conversation about ambition, energy, and the seasons of life we all move through. We talk about how the pursuit of more can leave high performers feeling...

If you've ever felt like you're doing too much for your team or you have to this episode is for you. In today's conversation, I'm walking through one of the most common challenges high-performing leaders face: unintentionally becoming the bottleneck. Even when your intentions are good (and they usually are), it's easy to slip into habits that limit your team's growth and drain your time and energy...

If you've ever felt a little restless or wondered, "Is this still it for me?" This conversation is for you. In this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Ross — entrepreneur, educator, and author of Seasons of a Solepreneur — and we dive deep into how to know when it's time to evolve your life or career. Stephanie shares her own journey of pivoting out of the fitness industry after years of teaching cl...

If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things but not gaining traction, this episode is your permission slip to simplify. Thank you to Nourish Move Love for sponsoring this episode! Join Us Here for Athlete 25! I'm sharing how I've been intentionally pulling back in certain areas of my business so I can double down on what I'm uniquely equipped to do, which is executive coaching. Letting go...

In this episode, I'm joined by Courtney Cecil, a high-performing systems engineer turned entrepreneur and the founder of the Working Moms Movement. Courtney and I dive into the real (and often invisible) load working moms carry and why the narrative around "doing it all" needs to be redefined. Thank you to Nourish Move Love for sponsoring this episode! Join Us Here for Athlete 25 on January 5th! W...

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to map out your entire year in January… you're not alone. Thank you to Clay & Vine for Sponsoring this Episode Inquire Here for In-Person or Virtual Support https://clayandvineinteriors.com/contact In this episode of The Modern High Performer Podcast, I'm breaking down why traditional New Year goal-setting often backfires—and what to do instead. We'r...

Before you set a single new goal, I want to invite you to pause. In this episode of The Modern High Performer, I'm guiding you through a thoughtful end‑of‑year reflection process designed to help you make sense of the last 12 months honestly, without judgment, and without the pressure to "spin" everything into growth. Thank you to Clay & Vine for Sponsoring this Episode  Inquire Here for In-Person...

In this episode, I'm joined by Ellie Steinbrinkl, she's a former corporate strategist turned personal stylist for high-performing women. After two decades in branding and marketing, Ellie found herself at a turning point: burned out, craving creativity, and needing alignment between how she felt and how she showed up. Thank you to Nourish Move Love for sponsoring this episode! Join Us Here for Ath...

In this episode of The Modern High Performer Podcast, we're getting honest about the invisible drains that creep in and sabotage your energy (from late-night work habits to alcohol to inconsistent sleep) and how to take your power back through simple, sustainable health routines. Thank you to Nourish Move Love for sponsoring this episode!  Join Us Here for Athlete 25 on January 5th! I'm not here t...

There's a moment I see over and over again in my 1:1 coaching, it's the quiet realization that your work looks great on paper… but doesn't feel aligned in real life. If you're ready to explore what aligned, energized work can actually look like, apply for 1:1 coaching & let's talk about what's next. Thank you to Clay & Vine for Sponsoring this Episode  Inquire Here for In-Person or Virtual Support...

In this episode of The Modern High Performer, I'm sitting down with someone incredibly special Kayla Lopez, one of my former 1:1 coaching clients, and a dedicated hockey mom of two. 📝 Interested in personalized coaching like Kayla had? I'm currently accepting applications for 1:1 coaching. If you're ready to build clarity, energy, and momentum in your work and life, click here to apply. Kayla sha...

This isn't just a new name, it's the beginning of a movement. In this kickoff episode of The Modern High Performer Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on why I'm rebranding, what's shifting, and how it all connects to the deeper mission behind my work today. We're saying goodbye to Dream It, Do It Podcast and stepping into a new identity that better reflects who this show is truly for: driven, h...

In this episode, I'm joined by corporate powerhouse and mom of three, Deana Jagielo, for a candid conversation about what it really looks like to create a career and family life that reflect your values without burning yourself out. Thank you to Let's Dish for Sponsoring this Episode! https://letsdish.com/ You can still join us in the November Corporate Cohort - Book A Call Here!  Deana and I dig...

In this episode, I'm opening up about something we all feel but don't always say out loud—the weight of the holidays, especially as a working mom. Thank you to Clay & Vine for Sponsoring this Episode  https://clayandvineinteriors.com/ Inquire Here for In-Person or Virtual Support https://clayandvineinteriors.com/contact Thank you to Let's Dish for Sponsoring this Episode!  https://letsdish.com/ Th...