Learning to trust my experience required recognizing the results I've delivered through my own judgment, ability, and leadership. Collaboration matters and is often required, but too many women are conditioned to deflect credit. Owning your contributions is not self-promotion; it is authentic professional integrity.

I stopped doubting my expertise when I realized that every story I've told and every person I've worked with has built a unique perspective I can't find anywhere else. Trusting my experience means trusting that my voice and my work can truly make an impact and amplify others.

Never give up on your dreams/goals it may be a bumpy road but it's worth it. Looking back, I believe that "little me" would be proud of the progress made. It is truly an honor to be recognized, and it has prompted me to reflect on the path my career has taken and the principles that guide my work.

The best way to trust your experience is to look at and learn from the results.

When my clients began quoting me, I realized I was not guessing, I was grounded in experience. From that day on, I started operating unapologetically.

I stopped doubting my expertise when I was the only person who had ideas in a room full of 'leaders'.

I value the feedback of my students, the true steak-holders, as the most important measure of my impact. The relationships we form guide my growth and success. Seeing them leave me and move forward with the skills, life skills, I have taught them show me the impact I make.

I stopped doubting my expertise when I realized my lived experience wasn't a distraction from my professional training: it was the very thing that gave it meaning.

It wasn't just one moment, it was affirmation received over time. Then, after a pretty intense internal team shake-up, I just took the reigns and knew I needed to lean in, trust myself, and own the leadership journey that was purposed uniquely for me. Even failure is an opportunity, so every step or misstep is mine to own, reshape, and celebrate.🎉