Feel Behind? This One Question Will Flip Everything

Hola my friend...

I had a convo this week with one of my clients that I had to share.

She just transitioned into a powerful new role in a different part of her company and even though she's amazing, she kept saying things like:

“I don’t know the culture…” “I don’t know the players…” “I have to work harder to prove myself…”

She felt like she was behind before even starting.

And I hit her with this:

“How could this actually be your competitive advantage?”

Like....wait a minute.

You don’t know the culture? Perfect. You’re not trapped by the unspoken rules and old limitations. You don’t know the players? Even better. You get to build fresh relationships with zero assumptions. New to the space? That means fresh eyes, new ideas, and nimbleness. That’s leadership.

And I’m sharing this because I do the same thing with myself ALL the time.

When I feel like my business is “too small,” I don’t spiral. I flip the script. I ask: “How is this MY edge?” I can move fast. I can innovate fast. I don’t need a million layers of approval. I just GO.

Here’s your 5-step Reframe when your brain wants to say “I’m behind”:

1. Catch it. Notice what you're telling yourself is a "weakness."

2. Flip it. Ask: How is this actually helping me win?

3. Own your magic. What do YOU bring that others don’t?

4. Lead with that. Say it out loud. Write it in your intro. Walk into the room with it.

5. Repeat as needed. Especially when doubt creeps in. You’ve got tools now.

This isn’t fluff. It’s how you take back your power in real time. Every time you feel like something is playing against you...pause and ask: “How is this actually my competitive advantage?”

Because most of the time… It IS.

Now share in the comments what will you FLIP what you thought it was stopping you or slowing you down? Let's inspire each other! 

Lead with intention. You’re not behind. You’re just different and that’s the POINT right? 

Cheering you on always... Jennie