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In this insightful Messy Middle Moment episode of Thriving in the Messy Middle, host Amy P Wilkins dives into the intricate subject of navigating the turbulent periods of growth and uncertainty often encountered by women leaders. Amy shares personal experiences and insights into stepping into roles and responsibilities that feel larger than life, balancing the pressures of visibility, and the internal battles of self-doubt and belonging.

Amy explores the concept of ‘messy’ as an integral part of growth and leadership development. She emphasizes how these seemingly chaotic times are not indicators of failure but rather signals of imminent expansion and evolution. This episode is a journey into understanding that discomfort often precedes breakthroughs. Amy encourages listeners to reframe their mindset, turning chaos into opportunities for growth. Through real-life conversations, like the one Amy had with Meb Francisco, she illuminates how navigating through life’s arid deserts of uncertainty with self-trust and awareness can ultimately lead to substantial personal and professional growth. By recognizing and embracing the “messy middle,” listeners can learn to trust the process and expand their capacity for future challenges. 

Key Takeaways
  • The feeling of stepping into something bigger can lead to self-doubt, but often indicates growth.
  • Recognizing ‘messy’ moments as a signal of expansion helps transform discomfort into opportunity.
  • Experiences in overcoming challenges build capacity for future challenges, reducing the time spent in self-doubt.
  • Trusting in the process and embracing messiness can lead to growth into larger roles and responsibilities.
  • Self-awareness and accepting chaos as part of leadership growth are crucial for thriving in uncertain times.
Quotes

Thriving isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about learning how to grow, lead, and move forward, even when things feel messy.
This feeling is not a sign that you’re not capable. It’s a signal that you’ve stepped into something that’s inviting you to grow.
You stop seeing it as something to avoid, and you start to see it as something that’s leading you somewhere.
The messy middle isn’t something we pass through once. It shows up again and again.
This is what it feels like when I’m stretching or when I’m in something that matters.
There’s growth and expansion, a stronger, more capable version of you. And that changes your relationship with “messy”. 

Podcast Related to this Episode
Thriving in the Messy Middle E19 featuring Guest Meb Francisco: Even the Best Leaders Feel Overwhelmed in New Roles

About Amy P Wilkins

Amy P Wilkins is a leadership coach, former media executive, and the founder of Choose Awe—a coaching practice devoted to helping women leaders navigate transitions with clarity, courage, and self-trust. After decades in senior leadership roles, Amy now empowers women to lead with purpose and thrive through the “messy middle” seasons of life and leadership.

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