Are you ready to break through self-doubt and step boldly into your power? In this episode of Inhabit, host Alessia Citro sits down with Kristin Ericksen—peak performance coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Break Free, Make It Happen—to uncover the secrets of unstoppable women. Listeners will learn how to overcome analysis paralysis, build unshakable confidence, and harness clarity, courage, and resilience to achieve their biggest goals.

Kristin draws on over 25 years of experience as a celebrity personal trainer and high-performance mentor, sharing practical strategies like her “power audit” exercise, the 51% courage rule, and the importance of hiring the right mentors. She also shares inspiring stories, including Dustin Hoffman’s journey to success and her own experience pitching the “Whale Tank Method” to Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington. Key topics include overcoming imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, and finding your unique niche in a crowded market.

Whether you’re an ambitious entrepreneur, a high-achieving professional, or someone seeking a fresh start, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you stop playing small and step into your full potential. Tune in and discover how to become truly unstoppable.

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TIMESTAMPS:

[01:13] Kristin shares how being born in the Year of the Tiger inspires her leadership and spirit.

[02:21] Kristin introduces the three pillars for transformation: clarity, courage, and confidence.

[05:49] Kristin explains her “51% courage” rule for taking action despite fear.

[07:05] Kristin reframes failure, noting “suck” is the start of “success.”

[08:09] Kristin shares her “power audit” exercise to help listeners find what energizes them.

[10:18] Kristin urges entrepreneurs to start with market needs, not just passion.

[13:05] Kristin tells Dustin Hoffman’s story to illustrate the power of persistence.

[15:02] Kristin emphasizes the value of hiring mentors and coaches for growth.

[45:00] Kristin encourages women to show up authentically and “stop playing small.”

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KEYWORDS:

women’s empowerment, self-doubt, confidence building, clarity and courage, overcoming fear, personal growth, high achievers, peak performance, resilience, imposter syndrome, power audit, mentorship, goal setting, entrepreneurship, women in business, breaking through barriers, mindset shifts, success stories, female leadership, career transformation, unstoppable women, coaching tips, personal development, finding your niche

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