For years, Maj believed leadership meant performing, delivering, and demonstrating capability. But beneath the achievements were stomach aches, pressure, damaged relationships, and the exhausting pursuit of proving herself. In this conversation, she shares how repeated transitions taught her that leadership isn't about becoming indispensable - it's about creating spaces where others can flourish.
00:00 Introductions & Why So Many High Achievers Feel Like They're Faking It
07:14 The Leadership Trap: Why Trying to Prove Yourself Backfires
11:41 Traditional Leadership Advice Never Worked for You
16:36 The Contradictions Every Leader Must Learn to Live With
33:37 Why Power Dynamics Control More of Your Career Than You Think
38:42 The One Thing You're Probably Not Giving Yourself Enough Of
48:02 What the Pandemic Revealed About the Way You Lead
51:37 Can You Stay True to Your Values When It Actually Costs You?
56:43 The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything: Stop Thinking Either/Or
01:00:53 Closing & Final Piece of Advice for Anyone Navigating Change
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