S5E21 Becoming the Leader Before You Get the Title
Sat Apr 12 2025
“I wish I’d known earlier that all I needed to do was believe in myself.” – Kristie Cooper
In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, I sit down with one of my brilliant clients, Kristie Cooper, a regional occupational therapist and full-time mum of three, who’s journeyed from feeling stuck in her career to landing a permanent Assistant Director role — and more importantly, believing she’s good enough for it.
Kristie shares her transformation, from waiting for a leadership title to being the leader first, and how that single mindset shift changed everything. We unpack the power of personal growth, the gift of group coaching, and the freedom that comes from finally letting go of the need to prove yourself.
If you've ever doubted your worth or wondered what coaching could really do for your leadership journey, this episode is the warm and honest nudge you didn’t know you needed.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Why becoming the leader before the title is the game-changer
How Kristie shifted from “I’m not good enough” to “I know what I’m doing”
What group coaching offers that solo learning doesn’t
The powerful impact of simple daily practices like her “3 things that went well” reflection
Connect with Kristie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristie-cooper-20540b32/
Connect with Rochelle:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/
Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.
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“I wish I’d known earlier that all I needed to do was believe in myself.” – Kristie Cooper In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, I sit down with one of my brilliant clients, Kristie Cooper, a regional occupational therapist and full-time mum of three, who’s journeyed from feeling stuck in her career to landing a permanent Assistant Director role — and more importantly, believing she’s good enough for it. Kristie shares her transformation, from waiting for a leadership title to being the leader first, and how that single mindset shift changed everything. We unpack the power of personal growth, the gift of group coaching, and the freedom that comes from finally letting go of the need to prove yourself. If you've ever doubted your worth or wondered what coaching could really do for your leadership journey, this episode is the warm and honest nudge you didn’t know you needed. In this episode you’ll learn: Why becoming the leader before the title is the game-changer How Kristie shifted from “I’m not good enough” to “I know what I’m doing” What group coaching offers that solo learning doesn’t The powerful impact of simple daily practices like her “3 things that went well” reflection Connect with Kristie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristie-cooper-20540b32/ Connect with Rochelle: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/ Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career. Enjoyed This Episode? If you got value from today’s conversation, please share it with others who might benefit! And if you love the podcast, consider rating & reviewing the show – it helps others discover it, and I truly appreciate your support.