Owning Your Ambition: Permission to Want More Without Guilt

In this episode, Laura discusses the theme of ambition, particularly for women balancing business and family. She addresses the guilt often associated with pursuing personal and professional goals and offers strategies to redefine success, transform guilt into a motivational signal, and build a supportive network. The conversation emphasizes that ambition is not selfish but a powerful force for personal growth and setting an example for future generations.

takeaways

• Ambition is a powerful drive that should not be downplayed.
• Women have historically been expected to prioritize others over themselves.
• Defining success on your own terms can alleviate guilt.
• Guilt can be reframed as a signal for growth and alignment.
• Surrounding yourself with supportive people is crucial for pursuing ambition.
• Success can look different for everyone; it's personal.
• Taking inventory of your social circle can impact your ambition.
• Challenging societal expectations can empower women.
• Pursuing your goals sets an example for your children.
• Owning your ambition is essential for personal fulfillment.

In this episode you will hear:

00:00 - Embracing Ambition Without Guilt
02:51 - Redefining Success on Your Own Terms
06:05 - Transforming Guilt into a Motivational Signal
07:57 - Building a Supportive Network for Ambition

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