Kat Hurd on Owning Your Worth, Beating Imposter Syndrome & Taking Control of Your Career

Starting something new is never easy. It’s messy, scary, and full of uncertainty but that’s exactly what makes it worth it.

In this episode, I sit down with Kat Hurd, a powerhouse in medical sales turned career coach, who left her corporate VP role to help women navigate the world of leadership, career growth, and self-advocacy. Kat shares the raw truth about why most professionals struggle to negotiate their worth, why corporate structures won’t teach you the skills that actually matter, and how to take control of your career before it controls you.

We dive into:

• The reality of imposter syndrome (and why feeling “ready” means you’re already too late)
• How to sell yourself not just your product so you actually get paid what you deserve
• Why investing in yourself is the smartest financial decision you’ll ever make
• The unexpected ways past experiences shape your success (yes, even your college years)
• The mindset shift that took Kat from playing it safe to launching her own business

If you’ve ever wondered when the “right time” is to take the next step in your career, this episode will give you the clarity (and the push) you need.

Connect with Kat Hurd:
IG - @kathurd
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-hurd/
Website - www.kathurd.com

Key Moments:
3:08 Kat’s Transition from Corporate to Coaching
4:29 The Real Skills Needed for Career Growth
5:33 The Power of Community and Networking
6:51 Entrepreneurship and Finding Your Business Niche
7:58 From Medical Sales to Leadership
9:56 Overcoming the Fear of Starting Something New
12:29 The Role of LinkedIn in Professional Growth
20:58 How Past Experiences Shape Career Success
23:18 The Fear of Starting Over is a Myth
26:04 Starting Before You Feel Ready
30:02 The Reality of Work-Life Balance in Demanding Careers
35:50 Why Risk-Taking is Essential for Career Growth
39:00 The Importance of Mindset in Negotiation
52:14 The Moment Kat Decided to Take the Leap
1:00:41  Power of Manifestation and Belief in Yourself

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Have you ever woken up with an overwhelming urge to change? Did something wildly unexpected happen on a mundane Tuesday that forever changed your life’s trajectory? Were you sitting at work, realizing your true calling is to lead, be your own boss, run your own company, make a meaningful impact?

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