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Unstuck & Unstoppable

Unstuck & Unstoppable

著者： Sarah Archer
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Unstuck & Unstoppable is the go-to podcast for ambitious female leaders ready to amplify their impact, boost their income, and achieve career success on their own terms—without burning out or compromising their values. Hosted by Sarah Archer, a leadership coach and career strategist dedicated to empowering women in leadership, this show provides the tools, strategies, and inspiration you need to thrive in your career. Whether you’re looking to overcome imposter syndrome, enhance your leadership skills, or create a sustainable path to success, each episode will offer actionable insights, expert interviews, and real-life stories to help you take your career to the next level. It’s time to stop playing small, unlock your full potential, and create the impact you’re destined for. Tune in weekly to discover how you can lead boldly, live fully, and succeed with confidence and integrity.Copyright 2026 Sarah Archer マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 個人的成功 出世 就職活動 経済学 自己啓発
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  • Episode 83 From Operational HR to People Director - the Power of Authenticity with Helen Cook

    Episode 83 From Operational HR to People Director - the Power of Authenticity with Helen Cook
    2026/06/12

    What does authentic leadership really look like in practice?

    In this episode Sarah sits down with former client Helen Cook, an experienced People Director, to discuss her career journey from hospitality into HR leadership, the lessons she's learned about confidence and career progression, and how coaching helped her gain clarity at an important point in her career.

    Helen shares a refreshingly honest perspective on leadership, including navigating self-doubt, balancing ambition with family life, and staying true to yourself in senior roles. This is a thoughtful conversation for anyone who wants to lead with confidence without feeling they need to become someone they're not.

    In This Episode
    • Finding a career that aligns with your strengths and values
    • Building a successful career in HR and people leadership
    • Navigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome
    • Leading authentically rather than copying others
    • Balancing career ambitions with family responsibilities
    • Lessons learned from stepping into senior leadership roles
    • Why leadership isn't a race
    • The value of coaching during career transitions
    • Developing confidence and self-awareness as a leader
    • What it means to be unstuck and unstoppable

    Timestamps

    00:00 – Introduction to Helen and her career journey

    02:15 – From hospitality into HR: finding the right career path

    04:30 – Key career turning points and leadership progression

    07:00 – Discovering a leadership style that feels authentic

    09:45 – Navigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome

    12:20 – Balancing leadership responsibilities and family life

    14:50 – Why leadership isn't a race

    17:10 – The challenges of stepping into senior leadership

    19:40 – Reaching a career crossroads and seeking coaching

    22:15 – What coaching helped Helen uncover

    24:30 – Building confidence and trusting yourself

    27:00 – Lessons learned from leading people through change

    29:45 – Advice for others considering coaching

    32:15 – What being unstuck and unstoppable means to Helen

    33:30 – Final reflections and key takeaways

    Useful Links

    Connect with Helen on LInkedIn

    Sign up for Weekly Career Inspiration

    Learn about Leadership & Advancement Coaching Programmes

    Book a Free 121 Clarity Call

    Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn

    Rate & Review the Podcast

    If you found this episode of Unstuck & Unstoppable helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

    If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Sarah know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: sarah@careertreecoaching.co.uk
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    29 分
  • Episode 82 Stop Waiting For Permission To Lead With Natalie Nielson

    Episode 82 Stop Waiting For Permission To Lead With Natalie Nielson
    2026/06/05
    How many opportunities have you delayed because you were waiting for permission?In this episode Sarah talks to Natalie Nielson, Programme Director at Barclays Corporate, to explore the leadership lessons that have shaped her career and helped her thrive in complex, high-pressure environments.Natalie shares how she learned to stop waiting for someone else to tell her she was ready, navigate the inner voice of self-doubt, and develop a leadership style grounded in trust, authenticity and reflection.We also discuss the coaching journey we undertook together following her promotion into a senior leadership role, and the powerful mindset shifts that helped her become more confident, influential and intentional in her career.If you've ever questioned your readiness for the next step, struggled with visibility, or found yourself getting in your own way, this episode will leave you with practical insights and plenty of encouragement.In This EpisodeWhy waiting for permission can hold your career backHow to get out of your own way and quiet self-doubtThe relationship between confidence and experienceNavigating the transition into senior leadershipWhy reflection is an underrated leadership superpowerThe importance of asking for help and building support networksCreating trust and meaning within teamsDeveloping an authentic leadership styleLearning from role models and increasing your influenceReflection before reaction as a leadership habitWhat it really means to be unstuck and unstoppableTimestamps00:00 – Introduction to the episode and Natalie Nielson03:45 – Natalie's role as Programme Director and leading complex transformation05:00 – The leadership challenge of waiting for permission06:00 – Why confidence is a by-product of experience06:40 – Getting out of your own way and managing self-doubt08:30 – Why senior leaders still experience uncertainty09:30 – The promotion that led Natalie to seek coaching10:45 – Stepping into a new leadership identity11:00 – Reflection as a leadership superpower12:00 – Why asking for help is underrated13:00 – Building trust, meaning and connection within teams14:00 – Creating a high-performance culture through authentic leadership15:00 – Aligning leadership with personal values16:00 – Why your identity is bigger than your job title16:45 – Possibility, potential and opening unexpected doors17:20 – What Natalie wishes she'd known earlier in her career18:30 – Managing worry and learning through experience19:00 – Building visibility and influence at senior levels19:45 – Learning from role models and observing successful leaders21:00 – The importance of practice and confidence building21:30 – Advice for anyone considering coaching22:30 – Natalie's experience of coaching23:30 – A leadership habit Natalie swears by: Reflection before reaction24:15 – What being unstuck and unstoppable means to Natalie25:00 – Key takeaways and closing reflectionsUseful LinksEpisode 40 How to Get Your Voice Heard in the Leadership SpaceConnect with Natalie on LinkedInSign up for Weekly Career InspirationLearn about Leadership & Advancement Coaching ProgrammesBook a Free 121 Clarity CallConnect with Sarah on LinkedInRate & Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of Unstuck & Unstoppable helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Sarah know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: sarah@careertreecoaching.co.uk
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    27 分
  • Episode 81 Why Smart Successful Women Stay Stuck in Careers They've Outgrown

    Episode 81 Why Smart Successful Women Stay Stuck in Careers They've Outgrown
    2026/05/29

    In this episode, Sarah explores a career experience many ambitious women silently struggle with: looking successful on the outside while feeling disconnected, exhausted, or emotionally flat on the inside.

    If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this really it?” despite having the title, salary, or career others admire, this episode will help you understand why smart, capable women often stay stuck in roles they’ve outgrown - and what to do about it.

    This episode is for you if:

    • You feel successful externally but unfulfilled internally
    • Your work no longer feels meaningful or energising
    • You’re questioning your next career move but don’t know where to start
    • You’re stuck between security and wanting something more

    Time Stamps[00:00] Introduction to Unstuck and Unstoppable[01:35] Why this topic matters

    The hidden experience of feeling disconnected from a career that looks successful on paper.

    [02:15] Sarah’s personal experience as an HR Director

    Why reaching a senior leadership role didn’t bring the fulfilment she expected.

    [03:00] Signs you may have outgrown your role

    Common indicators including:

    • Emotional flatness
    • Chronic overthinking
    • Loss of confidence
    • Sunday dread
    • Feeling underutilised
    • Burnout and exhaustion
    • Fantasising about escape

    [04:40] Burnout, exhaustion, and the need for different types of rest

    Sarah references Episode 77 and explains how high performers often need more than just time off.

    [05:25] Why smart women stay stuck in careers too long

    The deeper reasons women struggle to move on, including:

    • Identity attachment
    • Responsibility to others
    • Fear of regret
    • Financial pressure
    • Perfectionism
    • Waiting for certainty
    • Loyalty
    • Confidence erosion
    • Fear of disappointing others

    [09:10] Why clarity comes through action

    Why you do not need to have everything figured out before making a move.

    [09:50] The 3 levels of career change

    Sarah explains:

    • The Shift
    • The Pivot
    • The Leap

    Including real client examples of successful career transitions.

    [11:40] Practical ways to regain clarity

    Questions and exercises to help you explore what needs to change:

    • Notice your energy patterns
    • Reconnect with your values
    • Explore possibilities without pressure
    • Have career conversations
    • Increase confidence and visibility
    • Consider what kind of life and work you want now

    [14:15] Final thoughts and encouragement

    Outgrowing your role does not mean you’ve failed - it means you’ve changed.

    [14:35] How to work with Sarah

    Information about booking a free career clarity call with Sarah.

    Useful Links

    Episode 77 Rethinking Rest - What High Performers Need Beyond Time Off

    Sign up for Weekly Career Inspiration

    Learn about Leadership & Advancement Coaching Programmes

    Book a Free 121 Clarity Call

    Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn

    Rate & Review the Podcast

    If you found this episode of Unstuck & Unstoppable helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

    If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Sarah know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: sarah@careertreecoaching.co.uk
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    16 分
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