Why Waiting to Feel Ready Holds You Back with Dr. Kasi Lacey
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How often do we tell ourselves, “I’ll take the leap when the timing feels right”—only to keep waiting?
In this conversation, Dr. Kasi Lacey discusses why that mindset keeps us circling the runway instead of taking off. She shares stories from breaking barriers in a toxic, male-dominated workplace to creating her own practice, inspired by her daughters.
We talk about trading hustle for wholeness, turning comparison into curiosity, and treating confidence not as a trait you’re born with but as a skill you strengthen through small, steady steps.
Kasi’s perspective is a reminder that confidence doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from moving, even when the path feels uncertain.
Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode
From breaking barriers as the only female VP in a toxic, male-dominated environment to launching her own consulting business, Kasi knows firsthand what it means to challenge expectations and rewrite the rules.
In this episode, we dig into:
+ Why the “I’ll be ready when…” mindset is holding so many women back—and how to take bold action anyway
+ How to shift from compare + despair to compare + aware (and even compare + dare)
+ The surprising truth about confidence (hint: it’s not something you’re born with—it’s a skill you can learn)
+ What it really looks like to balance ambition with rest without losing momentum
Kasi’s story as an Enneagram 3 (aka “The Achiever”) will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt the pressure to keep climbing, keep hustling, keep proving. Her wisdom reminds us that pausing doesn’t mean falling behind—it means creating the space to lead with more presence, purpose, and power.
If you’re ready to let go of hustle culture and step into confidence on your own terms, this conversation is for you. Tune in and get inspired to elevate—even before you feel 100% ready!
Connect with Dr. Kasi
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