The Road back to YOU - Interview with Erica Carroll
Feb 14, 2024
Today on the Leading with Heart podcast, I'm thrilled to have one of my clients and friends, Erica Carroll, joining us to share her incredible personal development and growth journey over the past few months.
Conversation Highlights:
Discovering the You-Turn: Erica shares her transition story and the realization that, even as she approaches retirement, it's never too late for a "you-turn" in your career and life. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and owning your story.
Navigating a Nontraditional Career: Erica delves into the challenges of being a dual-military family, experiencing frequent moves, and facing the expectations of military life. She discusses the impact on her identity and confidence, especially during motherhood.
Introduction to the Lead Your Life Program: Erica reflects on her decision to join the Lead Your Life program, highlighting the unique perspective it offers as a personal development program tailored to female military members.
The Journey of Self-Discovery: Erica talks about the initial struggle to celebrate her wins and the realization of incongruence in her life. The program's emphasis on deep work, self-awareness, and vulnerability allowed her to confront bitterness and anger.
Facing Challenges and Celebrating Wins: The conversation shifts to Erica's growth during the program, specifically addressing challenges, embracing self-love, and building a congruent life. Erica shares how she applied the program's teachings to become a more present and impactful leader.
The Power of Identity Statements: Erica recites her identity statement and discusses the transformation from "becoming" to "being" the person she aspired to be. The shift in thinking, behavior patterns, and self-awareness has been instrumental in her journey.
Celebrating Achievements: Erica shares her accomplishments, such as completing the program and truly believing in herself. She expresses pride in becoming a better leader and positively influencing those she works with.
The Never-Ending Journey: Erica emphasizes that personal growth is an ongoing process and that even after completing the program, she continues to be part of a supportive sisterhood, always striving for improvement.
If you are ready to change for the better it is never too late to take the leap into personal development. The Lead Your Life program was made for women in the military who are ready to shift their life to become happier and healthier versions of themselves. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill leadership training. This is about radically changing your life.
Learn more about the program here: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/lead-your-life-2
If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you, over on Instagram, or in my Facebook community!
RESOURCES:
Lead Your Life Program: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/lead-your-life-2
www.leadingwithheartpodcast.com (https://www.leadingwithheartpodcast.com/)
