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The meeting was going well. Too well.

I had a brilliant idea—a fresh approach to partnerships that could transform client retention. My heart raced as I raised my hand. I took a deep breath and opened my mouth to speak.

Then it happened.

"You're not ready."

The voice whispered. My mind went blan...

"No one else has the right—and you should never give anyone permission—to determine whether or not you deserve to be happy."

Those few words from my personal board member changed everything for me.

At that time, over 20 years into my career I still had all the questions. “Do I belong in rooms ...