Pigeon-Holed or Self-Restraint. Who's Holding You Back?

Pigeon-Holed or Self-Restraint. Who's Holding You Back?

We’ve all felt it...that moment where you know you’ve done the work, you’ve earned your seat, but somehow, you’re still waiting. Still overlooked. Still “next in line.”

In this podcast episode, I’m talking about what it really means to be pigeon-held (pigeon-hold), not just by others, but sometimes by ourselves. Are we being boxed in or have we stopped pushing forward because we were discouraged, dismissed, or denied?

In this episode, I share a real-life story of being passed over for a promotion and how choosing to lead by serving changed the entire dynamic. I also challenge you to ask yourself a powerful question: What if the thing you didn’t get was actually working in your favor?

Sometimes the delay is your development.
Sometimes the "no" is your redirection.
And sometimes... the limitation is your mindset.

This one will have you rethinking how you define leadership, growth, and what it really means to be “held back.”

🎧 Tune in to Spotify or Apple Podcasts to hear the full story and join the conversation.

And while you're at it, check out my new Questions & Perspectives card deck at qandpcards.com for real questions that lead to real conversations.

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