31. Leadership mindset shifts with Jodi Flynn: Ditching "busy," protecting your focus, and leading your team

If you've recently stepped into a leadership position—or want to be ready for the next opportunity—this conversation with Jodi Flynn is a must-listen. Jodi is the CEO and founder of Women Taking the Lead, where she helps organizations and individuals close the gender parity gap by developing more women into senior leadership roles. In this episode, Jodi and I dive into the critical mindset shifts that need to happen when you move from being a doer to being a leader. We explore: Why high achievers often struggle with the transition to leadership How to redefine "busy" and protect your focus (even when you're managing a team) The hidden saboteurs that may be driving your overwhelm Why saying "yes" to everything actually makes you look less ready for leadership How to lead your team effectively without micromanaging or holding them back What strong leadership really looks like when it comes to protecting your time How to manage the balance between being approachable and getting your own work done We also talk about the role of women as "emotional caretakers" in organizations, and how to set respectful boundaries while still showing up for your team. If you're a manager, a newly promoted executive, or simply want to feel more confident leading your team, this episode will give you practical tools and mindset shifts to get there. Jodi's mix of mindset coaching and leadership development blends beautifully with the time management strategies I teach, and I'm so excited for you to hear from her. 🔗 Learn more about Jodi Flynn and her work at womentakingthelead.com 🔗 Take her free leadership inventory: https://womentakingthelead.com/leadership-abilities-inventory/ 🔗 Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jodiflynn Other resources you might enjoy: 🌿 Free 5-Day Time Management Program Get five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm. 📱 Follow me on Instagram Get bite-sized, real-life time management tips for working women—like reminders to set mail holds before travel, anonymous day-in-the-life calendars from other professional women, and behind-the-scenes looks at how I manage my own time. ✨ The full Bright Method™️ program If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and dare I say… fun , check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their time—and their peace of mind.