Do you find yourself struggling to maintain your boundaries and protect your peace while climbing the corporate ladder? In Episode 8 of Season 2, we sit down with Geralyn Gaines to discuss the absolute necessity of sustainable leadership and the power of radical authenticity.
Episode Summary: After nearly a decade at Ford Motor Company, Geralyn had reached what she thought was the pinnacle of her career. She was hosting massive global dealer events and working with chief executives.
During a simple teleprompter rehearsal, she realized she had a totally different calling. She walked away from her corporate safety net to launch her own speaking business, Keeping It G.
Geralyn shares her transition from corporate employee to solo entrepreneur, and the hard reckoning she faced when she realized she could not build her empire entirely alone. She breaks down the importance of finding a team, trusting experts, and knowing exactly when to protect your peace by not responding to every piece of criticism.
Whether you are struggling to set boundaries at work, trying to navigate your own career pivot, or simply trying to stop comparing your Chapter Two to someone else’s Chapter Ten, this conversation provides practical guidance. Geralyn also shares her insights on self-advocacy and why it is the foundational requirement for building a career you actually love.
In this episode, we cover: * How to find the balance between maintaining power and protecting your peace. * Why sustainable leadership requires the courage to finally ask for help. * The reality of radical authenticity and setting clear personal boundaries. * How to overcome the trap of comparison and focus strictly on your own journey. Resources & Links: * Connect with Geralyn Gaines: LinkedIn: Geralyn Gaines | * Book a Strategy Call with JD: * Take the Leadership Identity Assessment: This is a public episode.
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