The Capable Woman Trap: Why Being Good at Everything Is Keeping You Stuck with Diane Rolston
Tue Feb 03 2026
Are you really good at figuring things out on your own? Then congratulations, that might be exactly what's keeping you from scaling.
Listen as Diane Rolston exposes what she calls "the capable woman trap" and why the most successful women don't do it alone.
She reveals why being good at everything is probably your biggest liability and how your competence might actually be your cage.
Listen to learn these key takeaways:
What the capable woman trap is and why every time you successfully solve something alone, you reinforce this dangerous patternThe hidden cost of DIYing everythingA real client example of a high-achiever who couldn’t grow her income and how she finally did and gained her time backDiane's personal story: stuck at the same income for 3 years, working 60-80 hour weeks doing everything herself, until her income doubled within 6 months of getting supportThe game-changing principle: "Capacity doesn't scale. Only supported capacity scales."What you're actually turning down: speaking opportunities, dream clients, and partnerships, not because you always say "no" directly, but because you miss deadlines or have no bandwidthWhy Oprah didn't drop her coach when she became successful. She got MORE coaches (plus what Fortune 500 CEOs understand that you might be missing)The shift from "Can I do this alone?" (yes, you can) to "What's possible when I don't do it alone?"
Join the upcoming The Wealth Shift events in North Vancouver: Message diane@dianerolston.com for an invite.
Can’t join in person? Please sign up for the waitlist: https://keap.app/contact-us/8964039388713353
Curious to know more about the Dynamic Wealth Accelerator, a two-day intensive where you'll map out your support structure now? Email Diane directly at diane@dianerolston.com.
Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.
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Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolston
This show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND...
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Are you really good at figuring things out on your own? Then congratulations, that might be exactly what's keeping you from scaling. Listen as Diane Rolston exposes what she calls "the capable woman trap" and why the most successful women don't do it alone. She reveals why being good at everything is probably your biggest liability and how your competence might actually be your cage. Listen to learn these key takeaways: What the capable woman trap is and why every time you successfully solve something alone, you reinforce this dangerous patternThe hidden cost of DIYing everythingA real client example of a high-achiever who couldn’t grow her income and how she finally did and gained her time backDiane's personal story: stuck at the same income for 3 years, working 60-80 hour weeks doing everything herself, until her income doubled within 6 months of getting supportThe game-changing principle: "Capacity doesn't scale. Only supported capacity scales."What you're actually turning down: speaking opportunities, dream clients, and partnerships, not because you always say "no" directly, but because you miss deadlines or have no bandwidthWhy Oprah didn't drop her coach when she became successful. She got MORE coaches (plus what Fortune 500 CEOs understand that you might be missing)The shift from "Can I do this alone?" (yes, you can) to "What's possible when I don't do it alone?" Join the upcoming The Wealth Shift events in North Vancouver: Message diane@dianerolston.com for an invite. Can’t join in person? Please sign up for the waitlist: https://keap.app/contact-us/8964039388713353 Curious to know more about the Dynamic Wealth Accelerator, a two-day intensive where you'll map out your support structure now? Email Diane directly at diane@dianerolston.com. Want to be invited to join Diane’s NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com. Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos? Read Diane’s blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane’s videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolston This show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND...