198: Breaking Away from Lies, Labels, and Limitations with Dr. Nicole Bradford
Release Date: 08/21/2024
She Doesn’t Settle
In this episode, Kelly is diving into the vital role of patience in achieving our goals and creating meaningful change. Setting goals is an exciting journey, but the path to reaching them can be full of unexpected challenges. Join Kelly as she explores the significance of patience, the ways to cultivate it, and stories of individuals who exemplified patience and perseverance in their pursuits. Tune in if you want to start moving beyond outcomes, focusing more on the process, and building resilience along the way. Episode Links: Email Kelly: [email protected]
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info_outline 198: Breaking Away from Lies, Labels, and Limitations with Dr. Nicole BradfordShe Doesn’t Settle
The youngest of six, Dr. Nicole Bradford grew up in a chaotic, abusive home environment and always felt "different." Despite her challenging upbringing, Nicole was the only one of her siblings to attend college and has had a remarkable career. She embraced being different by no longer focusing conforming and meeting external expectations, and instead focusing on her own. She has held many different titles within the educational system, from teacher to principal and even a college dean, and today, Nicole has her own business supporting educators and administrators. Her journey of professional...
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In this episode, I'm talking through the five reasons why high-achieving women experience heightened levels of anxiety and four things you can do to mitigate it. Once you’ve listened, find me on social or email me to let me know which of the five reasons I share resonate the most with you and what action you'll try first. Episode Links: Email Kelly:
info_outlineThe youngest of six, Dr. Nicole Bradford grew up in a chaotic, abusive home environment and always felt "different." Despite her challenging upbringing, Nicole was the only one of her siblings to attend college and has had a remarkable career. She embraced being different by no longer focusing conforming and meeting external expectations, and instead focusing on her own.
She has held many different titles within the educational system, from teacher to principal and even a college dean, and today, Nicole has her own business supporting educators and administrators. Her journey of professional growth is a testament to her resilience and determination. Her business name is Maintaintheflame, and you'll hear more about that in the interview.
Nicole has a book out now, "My Soul is NOT for sale". This book focuses on how you can break away from the Lies, Labels and Limitations and create the life you deserve.
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