Melina Panetta

What is waking up EXCITED about your life worth to you?

Imagine spending your time doing more of what you do like, and less on what you don't:

Having luxurious stretches of unscheduled time to read, travel, or have lunch with friends.
Having the time and energy to care for your body, move, and be healthier.
Saying No to whatever doesn’t feel good, including the guilt for doing so. 
Learning how to give yourself a break and stop being so “busy.”

Being successful AND happy.

"Definitely, but if I just get through this month, then I can do what I want…” 

One month turns into two months, one year, ten years.

And you're still stuck in the same place. (Been there.)

You’ve read countless books (most never finished), taken courses, journaled, meditated, but nothing works.

And when you do take a tiny step forward, your inner critic takes over and tells you all the reasons why it won’t work or you can’t do it. Right?

So you feel like you’re wasting time.  Behind. Worried about what others will think.   

Frustrating...

Deep inside you KNOW you're a capable person, so why can't you figure this out?

Because what got you here, won't get you to where you want to go.

Without support and gentle accountability, it's too easy to fall back into old patterns.

You don't have to wait another day to change your life.

Even if you don't know what's next or how to make it happen.

That's where I come in.

My role is to support you to clearly identify what it is you want, create an action plan, and execute.

Support and accountability is not a nice to have, its CRITICAL to create lasting change.

And it's exactly what you needed all along. 
 
You come with, "what the hell am I doing with my life?" And walk away with clarity, purpose, and a life you're EXCITED to live.

With me in your back pocket the whole time.
 
Sounds good?
 
Good.
 
Shoot me a DM

Founder: Peak Performance Elite Method

Most people approach their work and life under the guideline that: if you work harder, you will be more successful, and then you will be happy. 

This formula is scientifically backward. 

What over a decade of research shows is that training your brain to be positive first actually leads to greater success at work and life. 

In fact, only 25% of job success is predicted by intelligence, the rest is determined by your optimism, social support network and the ability to manage energy and stress in a positive way. 

My talks cover what positive psychology is, how much we can change, and practical applications and strategies for happy employees in the midst of change and challenge.

If you're seeking a dynamic speaker to elevate your next event or workshop, let's talk. 

Please email melina@melinapanetta.com or drop me a message here on LinkedIn.

Professional Speaker

Appian Corporation

Is your sales team confident and satisfied at work?

After researching leaders with high levels of success during challenging times, I worked with people on how to build trust and job satisfaction to get their jobs done and create a path to learn and grow.

I also spoke to women's groups on topics such as, How your behavior matters towards creating the outcomes you want." 

Provided practical applications for raising the belief that individual behavior matters and strategies to help keep teams motivated and engaged.

Regional Sales Director

International Coach Federation

Coach and mentored business owners, professionals, and creators to achieve optimal performance in all areas of their lives.  
Help leaders to empower companies to create high performance cultures.

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) 

Workday

Helped leaders to optimize systems to create maximum performance.  Trained and coached teams to deliver optimal results.

Account Executive

Hewlett-Packard

Created and taught Fortune 1000 leaders to optimize systems and performance.

Sales Specialist

I help Founders and Executives make more money by turning procrastination into profit through performance coaching | 160+ Transformed Lives | Speaker + Educator | Follow + 🔔

Every 2-3 years I changed sales jobs.

I was climbing the corporate ladder but wasn’t going up.

I got stuck in a toxic cycle of:

- Bad managers I hated working with
- Companies that weren’t the right fit
- No direction or clear career goals

The reality was that I could get another sales job EASILY.

More money, more benefits, more stock.

I knew what I was good at.

But this career path didn't make me happy.

I was on autopilot:

Every 6 months, the stress, overwhelm, and pressure would come back making me feel miserable.

Finally after 15 years: a breakthrough.

My Executive Coach friend pointed out that what I wanted vs. what I needed were 2 completely different things.

So much time I had wasted. But now I had direction.

I started to uncover:

- My patterns
- What drove me
- Why I did things
- What triggered me
- What I enjoyed and why

I obsessively mapped out how I could turn desires into reality.

It was incredibly tough.

But I created a solution. And it was the start of my business today:

Coaching high-performance tech and finance leaders to detach from a toxic career path…

… to building a framework and mindset to identify and crush your goals again and again.

You see, you can be successful in the eye of the beholder.

But it takes raw reflection and guidance to become successful in YOUR eyes.

And that kind of success doesn’t stop compounding.

Is it time to regain control of your career path and happiness? DM me “CONTROL" if you:

- Are a tech/finance leader in a medium-sized company
- Want to break free from an unhealthy career path
- Want to identify and crush goals on demand

... and I'll send you the full details.

Certified High Performance Mentor

I help leaders build systems for high-performance living. 

Whether you want more free time, meaningful work, or optimized health, creating systems will help you realize your full potential...and more.

I've read over 500+ books, spent tens of thousands of dollars working with high-performance coaches, and untold hours discovering personal systems.

It is a skill you can learn so that you can connect to your true purpose and reach your goals without indulging in the unhelpful BS that has been keeping you stuck.

Decide today to start getting the results you want in life.

Get in touch:

📧 melina@melinapanetta.com
☎️ https://calendly.com/melinapanetta/discovery

Golden handcuffs are silent dream killers.

(chains that bind you to mediocrity)

→Staying comfy in your comfort zone
→Clinging to that paycheck because the unknown terrifies you
→Lingering in the same old spaces because stepping out feels too hard

I've walked that path too.

Laughing on the outside, but inside?

Inside, I knew I was playing it safe.

But let me lay it out straight for you:

The ONLY way to live a life that's 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 is to flip the script on risk and failure.

They aren't your enemies, they're your ticket to freedom.

Here's my playbook:

1. Get real with yourself. 
   ↳Dig deep and find your spark. Define what matters to you.
2. Set realistic goals.
   ↳Dream big. Break those dreams down into tiny steps.
3. Step out of your comfort zone
   ↳Break out of prison. Build strength with every challenge.
4. Embrace failure.
   ↳You learn each time. Get up, iterate, and try again. 
5. Practice mindfulness
   ↳This is your armor.  It keeps you resilient when it gets tough. 
6. Smart risks, big rewards
   ↳Look before you leap, but then act.  
7. Celebrate every win
   ↳Big and small. It fuels your fire to keep pushing.

Remember

It's not about hitting every shot.

It's about being brave enough to take it. 

And if you miss, so what?

You try again.  
And again.
and AGAIN.

You don't need to be flawless.

You just gotta be relentless.

Those golden handcuffs?

They're nothing but fear dressed up as security.

and that next step you're afraid to take?

might be the one that changes 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨.

Trust me.


"I don't have time." 

Yes, you do.

You're more than familiar with the daily grind.

Each day feels like a relentless spin on the hamster wheel, with your career's demands tightening their grip around your health, relationships, and peace of mind.

Every morning, it's the same routine.

The alarm blares, and instantly, you're mentally scrolling through your endless to-do list. 

Before the day has even started, you're already in overdrive. 

But let's hit pause for a moment.

When was the last time you asked yourself, "WHY am I doing this?" 

The harsh reality is you've been trading your well-being for a hollow version of success that feels more like a prison than a reward.

Imagine, for a moment, being 80 years old and reflecting on your life, only to realize...you never truly lived.

That's the haunting cost of your relentless "too busy" mantra. 

Here's the good news: It's not too late to change the narrative.

You can transform "I don't have time" to "I make time for what's important."

Here's your blueprint for change:

1. 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. Dedicate 1 week to track every moment.
2. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼. Use the Eisenhower Matrix (determine urgent vs important.)
3. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼. Alignment with goals = keep. Everything else = discard.
4. 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲. Use your resources and the power of technology.
5. 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. Define clear limits for your work and personal life.

Your action plan to freedom:

𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭: Kickstart your time audit. Every minute counts.
𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮: Reflect and strategize. Cut out time-wasters.
𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟯: Practice saying No. Enjoy feeling lighter.
𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟰: Firmly set your boundaries.
𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴: Refine and adapt. 

Soon, you'll notice the shift. 

Morning runs, family dinners, and pursuing hobbies will no longer be just wishes. They'll become your new reality.

This journey isn't only about reclaiming time.

It's about crafting a life filled with moments that matter most to you.

Ready to break free?

Changing jobs isn't the secret to happiness.

(think again)

I've met lots of 'winners' - the people with the fancy title, big house, and flashy cars, making $350K a year.

Yet inside?  EMPTY.  

They're chasing.

Chasing happiness like it's a runaway train. 

Do you feel that void inside too?

It's like eating birthday cake.  Your achievements are sweet for a hot second and then..POOF! It's gone.

And you're back to square one, running on that endless treadmill.

But let me tell you something--there's another way.

Imagine for a minute, a life where your work doesn't just pay the bills but feeds your soul. 

Where you're not just going through the motions, but LIVING with purpose. 

That's real happiness.  It doesn't flicker and fade - it builds, it grows, it's contagious.

So, before you leap, STOP.  Breathe. Reflect on the WHY of your chase.

It's going to take some real talk with yourself. You've got to be brave enough to look in the mirror and ask yourself the hard questions: 

→What am I chasing?
→Why do I want it?
→Who do I want to be?

Change your game. Shift your focus from what you want to achieve to who you want to become.

The answer is not in your next job or big purchase.

The magic is in your growth.

Dive deep.  Your path to happiness is inside you.

Time to unlock it.

You don't need permission.

(time to break free)

→You hate your boss.
→Your work environment is toxic.
→You feel invisible, not being recognized.

And now you're standing at a crossroads.
You want to start a business or pivot careers, but not sure if it's the right move.

You're not alone.

Every day, my inbox is filled with leaders facing the same struggles. 
The burning question in their minds is:
"How did you do it?"

But here's the thing.

I can't offer a one-size-fits-all-answer. 

Why? Because the journey is deeply personal.

Instead, I'll ask you my favorite question:
"What do YOU want to do?"

If there were no limits, what would you chase with everything you've got?

This isn't about the 'right' answer.  It's about YOUR answer.

Once you dare to speak your truth, you'll come face-to-face with the real challenge:
Your own mind. 

It's your own internal battle where you hold yourself back:

→Because of your age
→Because it is too risky 
→Because you might fail
→Because people will talk 
→Because self-doubt creeps in
→Because you're waiting for validation

But you know what?

A year from now, you will regret not having started today.

Your future is waiting for you.

But it's on you to take the first step.

DM me "START" and let's make your next move your best move. 💥

You got it all, but do you FEEL it at all?

Life is good. You've got a:

→killer job
→beautiful family
→house out of a magazine
→bank account with enough zeros to keep you comfy

but deep down, you're not feeling it

you yearn to do something more, something real.

Remember the days when 

→you'd laugh until your insides hurt
→dream like you'd live forever
→live like you'd die tomorrow

Fear wasn't in your vocabulary.

Then life happened.

You climbed the ladder, you ticked those boxes.

→work hard, play hard
→kids that make you proud
→money that says you're secure
→marriage that's the envy of the block

but here's the kicker

it started to taste bland.

The feeling of being alive got replaced with routine.

and now you're wondering

"Where did that fire go?"

It's still there. 

You just need to re-ignite it.

and it starts with acknowledging something needs to change.

Maybe it's:

→Building a business that doesn't just make money but makes a difference
→Making an impact that will change the face of the earth
→Chasing the career you dream about at night
→Creating a legacy that outlives you

You've got the vision

What you need now is the guts to make it happen

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹.

It's not about finding a new hobby or taking a vacation.

It's about rediscovering your purpose,

and doing something that makes you jump out of bed every morning

excited to take on what life throws your way

It's time to break free

and pursue it with everything you've got

so you not only got it all

you feel it too.


So, what are you waiting for?

February 2024 was game-changing for 2 executives.

(names changed for privacy)

Both were outstanding leaders in the same dynamic sector.

Here’s what it looked like:

Meet John:
Annual Salary: $275K
Time at work: 10 hours/day
Happiness Score: 3/10


Meet Jane:
Salary: $275K
Time at work: 10 hours/day
Happiness Score: 7/10


Same role. 
Same field. 
Same paycheck. 


But when it comes down to feeling good about life?

Jane's in a league of her own.

Why?

Because she gets it. 

She's more aware of:

→Where she invests her time
→Where she crossed her boundaries
→Where she needed to fix bad habits

John was spread too thin.

Trying to catch everything,

but missing out on what matters.

What’s your happiness score?

If it's not hitting that 7 or above,

we need to talk. 


PS. If your happiness meter is dipping, it's time to slide into my DM's.  Let's get you asking the right questions, just like Jane did.  It's not about making more money, it's about making your life count. 💥

__

Btw, let's transform your score--get into my 60 minute, game-changing workshop "3 Keys To Dominate Your Time." Available to all on my email list. Link in first comment.

This is the best business decision I've ever made: 

I jumped the corporate ship to become my own boss. 

Back in 2017, I hit a wall.

I was a Fortune 500 Director by day and coached leaders on Wednesday nights. 

Suddenly, I found myself diving headfirst into social media. 

I started on Facebook (no judgment) and quickly found my groove on LinkedIn.

With only 850 followers, it was game on.

I gave myself 6 months to figure things out. 

6 months to write, stand out from the crowd, and network.

My goal was clear: create a steady income.

I failed. 

It took me 7 months to sign my first client.
It took me 15 months to have a steady income. 

But after those grueling 15 months, it clicked. 

It was almost like playing a game.

And the moment I got crystal clear on who I was helping and how?

That's when clients started lining up, ready to roll.

Like clockwork.

Turns out, I wasn't the only one at a career crossroads feeling stuck.

And wanted to find a way out. 

Listen, I've have been right were you are now: 

- Wondering what on earth comes next
- Staring at a ceiling with your growth capped
- Feeling like you're just going through the motions

But hear me out.

I'm not here to tell you to start a business. 

But if you find yourself losing passion in your work, remember: 

Opportunities to be acknowledged for your true worth and potential are within reach. 

If you get clear on your direction and put in the work, it's almost impossible to fail. 

In the meantime, I'll keep sharing gems from my journey, to help you level-up faster.

Let's go 💪

I talk to 5+ finance and tech leaders per week.

What I do: 

1. I clarify your top 3 values to align with a career that matters to you
2. I increase your awareness of toxic environments and how to exit them
3. I help you uncover your patterns, triggers, and motivations for success

Goal: regain control of your career path and happiness

My clients either:

1. Booked a Power Hour to discuss career bottlenecks
   
2. Invested in a MASTERY program that includes increasing your emotional intelligence 
    
3. Invested in an ELITE Program where we optimize your time and behaviors to crush your goals
   
99% miss out on opportunities because of this very simple thing:

Clearly communicating their unique impact, showing their expertise, and how they can bring value.

This manifests in: 

1. Not being recognized for your work.
2. Not talking about what makes you different.
3. Feeling unsure about how to grow in your career.
4. Confusion about what you're good at AND enjoy.
5. Showing wins and skills without saying why they matter.
   
Again, my mantra:

Get crystal clear about what you want, your value, and how you contribute.

It's the easiest way to:

1. Attract the right opportunities
2. Proceed in the right direction
3. Make the right decisions

→Don't try to do 10 things at once.
→Don't aim for volume, aim for clarity.
→Don't stick to it for 1 month and give up.
→Don't assume people know your expertise.
→Don't make your wins sound fluffy and broad.

Identify what success means to you and own it.

And don't stop pursuing it until you win. 

Every 2-3 years I changed sales jobs.

I was climbing the corporate ladder but wasn’t going up.

I got stuck in a toxic cycle of:

- Bad managers I hated working with
- Companies that weren’t the right fit
- No direction or clear career goals

The reality was that I could get another sales job EASILY.

More money, more benefits, more stock.

I knew what I was good at.

But this career path didn't make me happy.

I was on autopilot:

Every 6 months, the stress, overwhelm, and pressure would come back making me feel miserable.

Finally after 15 years: a breakthrough.

My Executive Coach friend pointed out that what I wanted vs. what I needed were 2 completely different things.

So much time I had wasted. But now I had direction.

I started to uncover:

- My patterns
- What drove me
- Why I did things
- What triggered me
- What I enjoyed and why

I obsessively mapped out how I could turn desires into reality.

It was incredibly tough.

But I created a solution. And it was the start of my business today:

Coaching high-performance tech and finance leaders to detach from a toxic career path…

… to building a framework and mindset to identify and crush your goals again and again.

You see, you can be successful in the eye of the beholder.

But it takes raw reflection and guidance to become successful in YOUR eyes.

And that kind of success doesn’t stop compounding.

Is it time to regain control of your career path and happiness? DM me “CONTROL" if you:

- Are a tech/finance leader in a medium-sized company
- Want to break free from an unhealthy career path
- Want to identify and crush goals on demand

... and I'll send you the full details. 


"I'm not ready yet."

Stop fooling yourself.

You ARE ready.

You say that:

→ You're undervalued.
→ You need to break free.
→ You're fully committed.
→ You're chasing a dream.
→ You need more personal time.

But what's really happening?

→ You're hoping the market shifts in your favor.
→ You're on standby for the "perfect" chance.
→ You're keeping busy to avoid real action.
→ You're settled in a too-comfortable rut.
→ You think you've got security.

Here's the harsh truth:

→ You're not misleading me.
→ You're not fooling anyone else.
→ You're just shortchanging yourself.

Do you crave a life and career that satisfy you?

→ Keep promises to yourself
→ Call out your excuses
→ Raise your standards

Forget about everyone else's opinions.

Focus on what YOU deserve. 

Until you decide to bet on yourself, success will elude you.

→ The world is full of fakes. 
→ You may be one (without realizing it)
→ You're just convincing yourself you're not

Time for a hard look in the mirror. 

The moment for change is right now. 

P.S. - Please repost ♻️ if you're committed to real change

Here's the secret career "hack" you've been looking for:

It's called Execution.

I hear too often,  "I've got a few busy months, I'll make change later this year."

Well, guess what?

"Later this year" is fear stealing your dreams.

The path to change is deceptively simple: set a goal, strategize, and break it down to actionable steps.

So why do so many people stall?

It's not because you don't know what to do.

It's because you're not fully committed, and not prioritizing your goals.

So it's not the career plan that fails you.

It's the execution.

Change comes from executing on the small tasks, the tiny steps that move you forward. 

Each step you complete is a mini victory, propelling you towards your ultimate goal.

→If your strategy isn't working, reassess.
→If your tasks are unmanageable, recalibrate.

Prioritize your tasks like a boss.

Remember, time waits for no one.

You have to master it, make it your ally.

As a high-performing tech or finance leader, you already know this.

Your career success is a series of intentional actions, not some happy accident.

Align your actions with your goals, prioritize ruthlessly, and execute relentlessly. 

That's how you transform plans into reality.

Your words hold incredible power.

They are a mirror to your mindset.

And as a Fortune 500 leader, I've seen firsthand how words can elevate your career.

Channel their power to:

→Fuel your ambition
→Build your confidence
→Turn your vision into action

Use these powerful reframes to positively impact your journey:

❌ "I'm stuck." (feel trapped)
✅ "I intentionally create opportunities." (endless possibilities)

❌ "I'm lost." (directionless)
✅ "I'm strategically uncovering my true path." (curiosity)

❌ "I don't know where to start." (indecision)
✅ "Every step I take gets me closer to my goal." (proactive action)

❌ "I don't have time." (lack)
✅ "I prioritize what matters." (intention)

❌ "I'm scared to change jobs." (fear)
✅ "I seek out roles that advance my leadership." (evolve)

❌ "I'm too old to change." (self-limiting beliefs)
✅ "My expertise drives new ideas." (leverage experience)

❌ "I'm not challenged." (feel underutilized)
✅ "I'm seeking roles that stretch my capabilities." (actively seek growth)


Your words shape your mindset and dictate your career growth.

They have the power to unlock doors, tear down barriers, and pave your way to success.

→Align your words with your goals
→Intentionally craft your words to mirror your vision
→Embrace language that shows your ambition and propels you forward

Remember

Your narrative can create opportunity or limitations.

Let yours shape the future you want.

I used to think that motivation was the key to a successful career.

Long story short, it's not.

It's the spark, but what you need is the fuel.

You need the daily grind, the hustle, and the sacrifices you're willing to make.

-letting go of the need to control everything
-kicking perfectionism to the curb
-stepping out into the unknown
-ditching the safe path
-embracing failure

It's about growth, discipline, and consistency.

I’m preaching this because it's at the heart of everything I stand for. 

It's about making small, consistent moves that grow you into that new role, promotion, or business.

Here's my playbook:

 1. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀: Start with something so simple you can't say no.
 2. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲: Write 3 things you're thankful for before bed.
 3. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁: Look in the mirror every day. What worked? What didn’t? 
 4. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀: embrace self-discovery to keep your mind sharp.
 5. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: Sleep, water, breaks-that’s your foundation.
 6. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲: Surround yourself with allies. 
 7. 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻. Setbacks are stepping stones. 
 8. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆. Trust the process.
 9. 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗻: Every step deserves a shout-out.
10. 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: be as kind to yourself as you are tough.

Remember

Changing your life, your career, is not about one giant leap. 

It's about the courage to take those small, disciplined steps daily. 

That's the fuel to get anything you want.

7 bad habits that are secretly sabotaging your success

(and how to eliminate them) 


1. Procrastination

You're not getting anywhere just thinking about it.

Every missed action is a missed opportunity. 

Embrace the power of the micro-step: the smaller, the smarter.

Remember, more dreams die of inaction than wrong action.

Start today. Build momentum. Keep going.


2. Waiting for The Perfect Time 
   
Success isn't guaranteed, but I'll tell you what is:

If you do nothing, you'll get nothing.

Stop waiting for the perfect moment. It doesn't exist.

Action breeds outcomes.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. 

Make the moment perfect by acting now. 



3. Reframe Parkinson's Law

You don't have time to waste time.

Work expands to fill the time allotted.

So work smarter, not longer.

Set tighter deadlines and watch how quick you move.

You think you've got forever?

Act like you don't.


4. Focusing on the Wrong Actions

Busy doesn't mean productive.

You're hustling backward if you'r not focusing on what moves the needle.

Strive to be EFFECTIVE.

Being effective isn't about how much you get done.

It's about prioritizing the RIGHT things to get done. 

Every action should be a step towards your goals.

Cut out the fluff and focus on the stuff that matters.



5. Lack of Focus

In a world that praises multitaskers, be the master of focus. 

Split attention leads to mediocre results.

Dive deep into ONE task at a time, and see extraordinary results.

Prioritize the quality of your effort over quantity of tasks.

Zero in on what matters.


6. Miscalculating Risk

In tech and finance, risk is your silent partner in growth.

Remember, pain is temporary. Eventually it will subside.

The real risk is doing nothing.

Playing it safe gets you nowhere.

Avoiding it is avoiding progress.

Dare to step out of your comfort zone.


7. Impatience

Great things take time. 

You're not going to see change overnight, but you got to be in it for the long haul.

Practice patience and persistence.

Trust in the timing of your journey.  

It's not easy, but it's worth it. 

Keep moving.  Your time will come.


PS.  What would you add?

Imagine reclaiming the peace of mind no paycheck could ever buy.

You've been stuck in that draining, soul-sucking job for 15 - even 20 years.

Punching in, day after day, sacrificing moments that belong to your family, your dreams, all for what?

A bonus or promotion that's always 1 year, 2 years, 3 years down the line?

Nah, that's not cutting it.

That money can't fix the stress, can't wash away the dread of dealing with toxic managers and exhausting office politics.

You're telling yourself you're there for 'security.'

But ask yourself, what are you really securing?

→Lost afternoons?
→Forgotten friendships?
→Family time on 'pause'?

How much more are you willing to lose before you say enough is enough?

I've been right where you are, making 6-figures but feeling spiritually bankrupt, wanting to fall to my knees and scream.

Because no paycheck could bring me the happiness, the peace I was starving to take home.

That's exactly why I created a breakthrough program.

This is for tech and finance leaders trapped in medium-sized companies who are screaming inside for a way out. 

For those who are done with just 'surviving' and ready to start living.

If you're ready to demolish those chains holding you back, to identify your true goals and crush them on demand, then it's time.

Drop a "FREE" in the comments and I'll send you the details.

You don't have a career growth problem, you have a mindset problem.

You've got skills, experience -- but something's holding you back.  

and that nagging, irritating feeling is pissing you off.  BIG time. 

You believe you've hit a ceiling. 

But guess what?

That ceiling is an illusion.

and you made it.  (yes, I said it)

Your fears and doubts created it.

You're career isn't stalling because of external factors.

It's waiting for you to shift your mindset from passenger to pilot.

Here's how to start transforming your mindset today:

1. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: View every task as an opportunity. Beyond checkboxes.
2. 𝗕𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝗕𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀: Choose courage over fear. Decide and prioritize what matters.  
3. 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Success follows clarity. Define your future. Visualize your impact.
4. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆: Your body and mind are your power sources.  Fuel wisely. Stress less.
5. 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: Growth is a non-negotiable. Align every action to your goals.

Remember

The biggest thing standing between you and your career success isn't 'out there.'

It's right between your ears. 

Shift your mindset: Learn, evolve, and conquer. 

Shatter the ceiling. 

Here's what you don't hear on LinkedIn. 

I had a boss once who didn't want to work with me. 

He didn't "get me," nor did he want to.

No matter what I did, no matter how hard I hustled:

→Had a positive attitude, even on the rough days
→Bringing in $1M deals and overachieving quota
→Took initiative and was proactive
→Giving updates before he asked
→Crushed his sales competitions

But guess what?

It was like shooting hoops in the dark.  Nothing I did seemed to score.

Now, I'm the girl who gets along with everyone.

But this? 

This was testing me. 

Made me doubt myself, had me questioning my worth.

Why?

Because of "people-problems."

Almost 2 years of my life, hustling, trying to make it work.  

Then I woke up.

Here's what I figured out:

 1.  Time waits for no one.
      Don't wait 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 in a situation that drains you.
      ↳ Recognize when it's time to move on.

2.  It's not you, it's them.
    Sometimes people won't vibe with you, no matter how hard you try.
    ↳ That's okay.
   
3.  Growth over everything.
    Every minute you spend struggling is a minute you're not growing.
   ↳ Choose growth environments.

4. Throw fear out the window.
   The leap may scare you, but stagnation is worse.
   ↳ Trust me, there's better out there.

We all gotta work, but it's more than just tasks and deadlines.

It's about being in a place that values you, that sees you're worth.

So if you're feeling stuck, don't waste another second trying to win over people who don't see your value.

Get moving.  Plant those seeds. 

Hint: sometimes it can be shifting to a different lane in the same organization. 

You may be surprised at what you find.

Surround yourself with the right people.

Your career will skyrocket. 

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Imagine hitting every career goal like it's a game.

Spoiler: you can.

Here's how to win:

 1. If you want something, ASK. You'd be surprised how often you get a yes.
 2. Dream big, start small. Break tasks into bite sized pieces you can tackle.
 3. Stumble? So what. Every great story has a comeback. Make yours epic.
 4. Perfection? Pfft. It’s the enemy of done. Embrace the mess and move.
 5. Find the people who've got your back and push you to be better.
 6. Write down your goals, you're 42% more likely to achieve them.
 7. Stop the comparison game. It's quicksand for your confidence.
 8. Nurture your network. Take care of it and it'll take care of you.
 9. Learn to say no. Boundaries are your secret weapon.
10. Try something new. It's scary but SO worth it.
    
Remember

Your career is your story, and you're the author.

Write a bestseller. 

PS. So, what's your next move?  I'm cheering you on. 

Let's not sugarcoat stuff.

This is real talk.

If you've been sitting on the sidelines, thinking 

"Oof, something's gotta give...."

Feeling like you're going through the motions, unnoticed, tired of the same old grind day in and day out.

And deep down, you feel this persistent, gnawing sense that something's off.

But there you are, not making a move..

It's time to stop playing small.

You've got to dig deep, find out what's really holding you back.

Let me drop a truth bomb for you - it's not about your skills or what you know.


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Btw, my "3 Keys To Dominate Your Time" workshop is March 28th at 12pm EST | 5pm CET.  Get the details when you join my email list.  Link in Featured and in first comment.

Career growth should be simple —not complex.

Here's what I thought I needed:

→A specific title
→More technical skills
→Another certification 
→Approval from everyone
→Working harder and longer

Turns out, here's what I actually needed:

→Courage to leap into the unknown
→Network with the right people
→Share my brand, my story
→Adopt a learning mindset

Here's my best advice:

1. Conduct a self-assessment.
2. Create a strategic career plan.
3. Focus on networking with purpose.
   
Don't wait for opportunities to knock.  Build your own door.

Make moves that matter. 

Your future self will thank you.

PS. Want your career growth to be effortless? DM me "SIMPLE" and let's map out your custom action plan.

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