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Risky Conversations with Jamie LeeAuthor: Jamie Lee
Everything that's rewarding is on the other side of a Risky Conversation. In this podcast for professional women, we have honest talks about topics often considered taboo or "too risky" at work -- salary negotiation, mental and reproductive health, office politics, social injustices, and unconventional ways smart women navigate their path forward despite a flawed and sexist society. Join me as we dive deeper into these risky yet rewarding conversations, embracing the growth they bring. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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No More Ferrari on a Golf Course: Finding Your Race Track in the Year of the Fire Horse
Episode 119
Friday, 2 January, 2026
Are you a high-performance leader feeling "allergic" to the slow, constrained pace of your current office? In this episode, I share the "Ferrari on a Golf Course" metaphor—a perspective shift that has been a game-changer for my 1:1 executive coaching clients. As we enter the Year of the Fire Horse in 2026, it’s time to stop trying to "fix" your engine and start finding the right track.In this episode, you’ll learn:The "Shush" Factor: Why high-achieving women are often told to "tone it down" and how to handle it.The Fire Horse Connection: Why 2026 is the year to embrace your capacity, ideas, and intensity rather than apologize for it.The Difference Between Identity and Environment: How to stop blaming yourself for the "bumpy ride" caused by a misaligned workplace.Real-World Success Stories: How two leaders (one in entrepreneurship and one in a corporate reorg) moved from being undervalued to being fully utilized, promoted and better paid.Three Truths for the Misaligned Leader: A framework to help you decide your next "Risky Conversation."Key Quotes:"A Ferrari doesn’t need to be fixed; it needs a track.""The bumpy ride isn't your fault; it's the grass.""Everything worthwhile is on the other side of a risky conversation."Resources Mentioned:Book a free 1:1 coaching consultation with Jamie HEREText me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with me Book a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com











