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Ep. #18 – You’re Not Stuck—You’ve Outgrown the Old Playbook: How to Reclaim Your Career Momentum
In Episode 18 of The Unapologetic EDGE™, Dr. Shans dives into what so many high-achieving women are feeling right now—but struggling to name: stalled momentum.
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’ve just outgrown...
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Ep#17: The Invisible Load – Why Women in Leadership Are Carrying More (and How to Shift the Weight)
Time: 26:00 In Episode 17 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans unpacks a reality every woman in leadership knows but rarely talks about: the Invisible Load—the unspoken mental, emotional, and cognitive weight that...
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Ep. #16 Ditch Perfectionism: How to Lead Boldly and Let Progress Beat Perfect
Time: 14:54 In Episode 16 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans dives into a challenging topic for women leaders: Perfectionism. If you’ve ever felt like you have to be flawless just to be seen as competent, this...
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Ep. #15 Breaking Up with Busy: How to Focus on What Actually Matters
Time: 13:14 In Episode 15 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans dives into a transformative concept for women leaders: The Strategic Pause. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by endless to-do lists or stuck in a cycle of...
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Ep. #14 Safe to Speak, Safe to Lead: How Trust Transforms Your Leadership
Time: 18:41 In Episode 14 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans dives into a game-changing topic for women leaders: trust. If you’ve ever felt hesitant to speak up, guarded in meetings, or like you’re constantly bracing...
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Ep. #13 Imposter Syndrome is Lying to You: Here’s How to Shut It Down
Time: 21:38 In Episode 13 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans tackles a powerful topic for women leaders: Imposter Syndrome. If you’ve ever questioned your success or felt like you don’t belong, this episode is...
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Ep. #12: Why Your Hard Work Isn’t Getting Noticed
Time: 10:15 In Episode 12 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans takes on a critical challenge for women leaders: Visibility and Recognition. If you’ve ever felt like your hard work is going unnoticed, this episode is...
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Ep. #11: Aligned Success: Why Leading on Your Terms Changes Everything
Time: 11:24 In Episode 11 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans dives into a transformative concept for women leaders: Aligned Success. If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing someone else’s definition of success, this...
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Ep. #10: From Overthinking to Overcoming: The Confidence Reboot for Women Leaders
Time: 21:54 In Episode 10 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans takes on a silent saboteur that holds too many leaders back: overthinking. If you’ve ever replayed conversations in your head, second-guessed a choice,...
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Ep #9: Burnout isn't the Badge of Honor You Think it Is
Time: 13:12 In Episode 9 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans tackles the myths and mindsets that keep women leaders stuck in the burnout cycle. If you’ve ever worn exhaustion as a badge of honor, this one’s for you....
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Ep 8: Stop Shrinking: How to Show Up Boldly Without Apology
Time: 9:13 In Episode 8 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shannan Simms breaks down the sneaky ways women leaders play small and shows you how to lead boldly and unapologetically. You’ll learn why shrinking isn’t just a...
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Ep #7: The Art of Saying No: Reclaiming Your Time and Energy Without Guilt
Time: 12:37 In Episode 7 of The Unapologetic EDGE, Dr. Shans takes on a challenge every woman leader faces: the art of saying no. In her signature mix of real talk, practical strategies, and unapologetic insights, she...
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