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Oprah Winfrey : Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.

September 18, 2024β€’1 min read

Everyone says β€œFailure is NOT an option”
Oprah Winfrey begs to differ:

π‘­π’‚π’Šπ’π’–π’“π’† π’Šπ’” 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 π’”π’•π’†π’‘π’‘π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐 π’ˆπ’“π’†π’‚π’•π’π’†π’”π’”.

Think about those moments when…

You're eyeing that dream job, resume polished and ready…
↳ but imposter syndrome whispers, "Are you really qualified?"

You have a groundbreaking idea, bursting to be shared…
↳ but the fear of criticism keeps it locked away.

You're on the edge of a bold career move...
↳ but the "what ifs" paralyze you.

Failure can feel like a monster lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce.

Two common reactions to this fear:

1️⃣ We play it safe
We stay small, avoiding any risk of stumbling.

2️⃣ We let failure define us
One setback and we spiral, questioning our abilities.

But what if we turned the tables?

Reimagined failure as…

…a teacher, offering valuable lessons and insights
…a springboard, propelling us toward even greater heights
…a badge of courage, proving we dared to step outside the lines.

The only true failure is not trying at all.

So let’s rewire your mindset:

β€œThink like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail.”

Embrace failure as a natural part of growth.
Take that risk. Apply for that job. Share that idea.

The world is waiting for your greatness, Queens πŸ‘‘

A motivational quote by Oprah Winfrey that reads: "Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness."


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Crush Your Goals in 2022

Yearly Planner

If you want to make things happen for your job and your career next year, and you want to set some goals to help you get there, you will want to download my free Crush Your Goals step-by-step workbook.

Supercharge Your Day

The *Secret* to Actually Getting Ahead in Your Workweek (without adding another huge thing to your to-do list)

Designed for driven women leaders, this 2-hour program packs a punch, teaching you how to manage your time more effectively and boost your career success. Supercharge Your Day is the ultimate framework for prioritizing your workday and increasing your confidence to take on larger rolesβ€”without guilt or burnout!

Teams That Trust

Advanced Communication for Complex Teams

Next Skills Camp:

November 6th & 20th

Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific


The ability to work together interdependently is one of our least developed skills. Yet, it is the most vital in today’s landscape. The communication skill of connecting with others – and creating the emotional space for others to open up – requires deep trust. Without trust, leaders and teams struggle to achieve extraordinary results. In two 4-hour sessions, you will discover the underpinnings of trust and how to build trust at all levels.

Amplify Your Executive Presence

Develop your influence, be seen as a rising leader

Learn how to develop your leadership foundation, executive presence and leadership brand to gain influence in an authentic way that brings your personal strengths to the forefront. You will develop your gravitas and confidence to be seen as a leader while navigating the social influences that women must contend with in order to be successful in our current environment.