304 - How to Get Unstuck and Create Your New Level with Diann Wingert

When the unexpected happens, it is either an opportunity for disappointment or creative problem solving. Which is exactly what this episode is! This is a completely different type of interview after the plans with today’s guest went completely awry. So instead, today’s guest is also a co-host who will be producing this conversation for her own podcast as well. Joining me is Diann Wingert, host of The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast which is one of the top podcasts for female entrepreneurs. Our conversation today is all about how we have found ourselves completely stuck and how we were able to create the next level. Being stuck can mean so many different things to everyone and a lot of the time, getting unstuck is difficult, challenging, and sometimes even painful. If you have been a listener of the She Sells Radio Podcast, you know that although success appeared to happen overnight, it took years of being stuck to finally give myself the permission I needed to level up. Hear Diann’s story as well and how she got to the point where holding herself back was no longer an option. Show Notes: [2:10] - Diann and Elyse have a lot of overlap in their audience. [3:31] - When the unexpected happens, it is either going to be an opportunity for disappointment or creative problem solving. [5:08] - Be intentional about your networking. [6:11] - Diann shares her background and the beginning of her career in sales. [7:08] - The coaching Diann offers is for people who are ready to let go of whatever is holding them back. [8:16] - It is undeniable that with the passage of time, opportunities for women dwindle. Diann created her own. [10:03] - Diann got sick of hearing her own excuses for why she can’t do something. [11:10] - Elyse shares the moment she asked herself, “What am I waiting for?” [14:13] - Eventually Elyse made a big decision, but didn’t tell anyone or ask for permission. [16:30] - Saying yes to yourself will feel like you are saying no to everyone else and also who you’ve been. [19:34] - Just because you have a thought doesn’t mean it is true. [21:06] - Diann shares the story of one of the major events that absolutely changed her life. [22:48] - It is important to hit the pause button to avoid making impulsive decisions. [25:01] - Humor helps manage your own mind. [26:15] - Diann recommends an affirmation app where you can record your own voice. [29:42] - People will hear the fast growth, but it’s important to know that there is more to the story than the appearance of overnight success. [31:06] - When someone is really ready to change, there is usually some sort of “jump ship” moment. [33:21] - Elyse’s most impactful work for transformation was the work on her identity. [36:45] - To actually stop being the person you’ve been and the person you’ve always thought of yourself as is tremendously challenging. [38:32] - A lot of women hold themselves back because of fear of envy and ambition shaming. [40:41] - Elyse has become very careful with who she shares things with. [42:04] - Diann internalized early criticism that impacted how she presented herself. But she eventually couldn’t hold back. [44:01] - A very tough but powerful level up is when you let go of people and relationships you have outgrown. [46:41] - Are you in a container that makes you feel like you have to shrink or is it one that you can expand into? Connect with Diann: Diann Wingert Coaching The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast Links and Resources: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube She Sells with Elyse Archer Home Page Abundance Mini Course Join the $10K Club Apply for the $50K Club Mastermind