In this episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge uncovers the subtle ways we hold ourselves back by waiting for external validation and permission. If you’re feeling stuck, hesitant to pivot, or second-guessing your business decisions, this episode will help you reclaim your agency, set bolder boundaries, and make choices that honor your future self.

Key Takeaways:

• ✔ Give yourself permission to pivot, say no, and raise your prices—even if it makes others uncomfortable
• ✔ Lean into change by trusting your own authority instead of waiting for outside approval
• ✔ Build a business (and life!) that prioritizes your boundaries, wellbeing, and true desires

Timestamped Breakdown:

• ⏱ [00:00 ] Welcome: Why ambitious women need permission—and don’t realize it

• ⏱ [03:30 ] Core Insight #1: Where hidden permission-seeking shows up (from raising prices to changing your niche)

• ⏱ [08:15 ] Core Insight #2: Shifting from approval-seeking (partners, clients) to empowered decision-making

• ⏱ [14:00 ] Core Insight #3: Practical ways to implement new boundaries and say ‘yes’ to what you really want

• ⏱ [19:45 ] Final Thoughts & Next Steps: Your official permission slip—what will you do with it?

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

• 📲 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/

• 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge

• 🌐 Website: www.carinagroombridge.com

• 📅 Schedule a Call: https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall

About the Host:

Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.

Closing Message:

"Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!"

This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Phil Better, and supported by strategic growth and monetization guidance from Phil Better Inc.