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Super Shadows | When Strengths Limit Growth
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In this episode, I’m joined by my co-host Carly Malatskey, a former software engineer turned entrepreneur and host of She Leads. We tackle a listener’s career dilemma: feeling stuck and unsure how to adapt to shifting expectations. Using a structured approach, we break down when to make a change, how to advocate for yourself, and how to evolve without losing what makes you successful. Whether you’re navigating subtle shifts or considering a big move, this episode helps you own your superpower—and the shadow that comes with it.
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Key topics
- The unseen influence of Super Shadows
- Why past success won’t fuel future growth
- Breaking free from career stagnation
- The power of self-advocacy
- How top leaders seek feedback
- Identifying what actually needs to change
- Much more
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Timestamps
(00:00) How your superpower can stall career growth
(01:11) Show format
(02:45) Listener question: Navigating a quiet career crisis
(06:40) How to break free from feeling stuck at work
(11:35) The case for self-advocacy in your career
(16:36) Why past success won’t fuel future growth
(19:48) Super Shadows: What they are and why they matter
(30:46) When it’s time to confront your shadow
(37:53) The risks of ignoring your shadow
(40:56) How great leaders seek feedback
(47:07) Pinpointing what actually needs to change
(55:57) A strategy for sustainable career growth
(57:04) Why change has to happen on the job
(58:19) A real-world example from Nikhyl’s offsite
(61:28) Key takeaways and final thoughts
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