Self-Leadership & Personal Growth Episodes

Have you ever told yourself "I don't have a choice" — and actually believed it? In this episode of Crossroads and Catalysts, I unpack one of the most powerful mindset shifts women in leadership can make: the difference between being stuck and avoiding a choice. Using the lens of relationships, careers, and money, Shenita explores how reclaiming your sense of power and choice is at the heart of leading yourself well — especially when the options in front of you feel uncomfortable, costly, or inc...

Ready to advance your leadership career beyond the basics? This follow-up to one of our most popular leadership development episodes explores the three foundational traits every effective leader must master: awareness, accountability, and resolve. Learn how self-awareness helps you identify blind spots and see the bigger picture in complex situations, why accountability builds unshakeable trust with your team and superiors, and how resolve enables you to tackle difficult challenges and make toug...

Leadership Mistakes Don't End Your Career: How to Recover from Failure Made a leadership mistake that you can't stop replaying? Worried that failure disqualifies you from leading? Here's the truth: every successful leader has failed—the difference is what they did next. In this episode, discover how to recover from leadership failures, learn from mistakes without letting them define you, and use setbacks as catalysts for professional growth. Explore real leadership lessons from moments when thi...

What if you're the biggest obstacle to your own career advancement? Excuses that sound reasonable—"we tried that before," "there's a workaround," "now's not the right time"—are often forms of self-sabotage that quietly limit your professional growth. In this episode, discover how to recognize when you're standing in your own way, what common workplace excuses reveal about fear and resistance to change, and practical strategies to break the patterns keeping you stuck. Learn why comfort zones beco...

Overcoming Self-Doubt: How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Take Action Does self-doubt stop you from pursuing opportunities, speaking up, or taking career risks? Your inner critic might be the biggest obstacle between you and your professional goals. In this executive brief, discover how to overcome self-doubt, silence negative self-talk, and move forward with confidence despite fear and uncertainty. Learn why imposter syndrome affects high achievers most, how to distinguish between helpful ca...

Is My Personality Hurting My Career? How to Use Self-Awareness for Success Struggling with promotions or workplace relationships despite strong performance? Your personality traits might be the missing piece. In this executive brief, discover how personality impacts career success, why self-awareness is essential for professional advancement, and what to do when your natural tendencies create workplace friction. Learn how to leverage personality assessments like Myers-Briggs and True Colors for...

Feeling Unfulfilled at Work? How Childhood Beliefs Are Limiting Your Career Stuck in a career that feels meaningless despite success? For managers and leaders building leadership skills while battling job dissatisfaction, understanding how childhood beliefs shape career fulfillment is essential for professional development and career advancement. Your early experiences and parental messaging about work might be sabotaging your career satisfaction and limiting your leadership potential. In this ...