The Closet Reckoning: Why Women Feel Lost in Their Style and Confidence with Elysha Lenkin

The Closet Reckoning: Why Women Feel Lost in Their Style and Confidence with Elysha Lenkin

In this episode of "Enough Already Women Rise", I sit down with New York stylist Elysha Lenkin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysha-lenkin-7054a421] for an honest conversation about confidence, identity, and the emotional connection women have with their wardrobes. Together, they unpack how clothing choices can impact self-esteem, leadership presence, and personal evolution especially for women navigating midlife transitions. Elysha Lenkin is a New York based stylist with more than three decades of experience working with major brands, magazines, and celebrities. Today, she specializes in helping midlife women build intentional wardrobes that align with who they are becoming, empowering them to feel confident, elevated, and fully themselves. Key Takeaways: * Why many successful women still struggle with wardrobe confidence * How clothing choices affect self-image and energy * The emotional impact of evolving your personal style * Why "good enough" dressing keeps women stuck * How intentional styling creates confidence and presence * Elysha's practical approach to wardrobe management * Why style evolution is tied to personal growth * How to stop impulse shopping and buy with purpose * The importance of dressing congruently with who you are * How letting go of old clothes can symbolize releasing limiting beliefs Episode Timestamps: * [00:00] - Introduction to Elysha Lenkin and the conversation on wardrobe * [05:54] - Why successful women often feel overwhelmed by their wardrobes * [08:14] - How wardrobe transformation changes self-perception and confidence * [13:21] - Elysha's approach to wardrobe management and intentional shopping * [19:01] - Using colour, style, and intentional clothing choices to feel empowered * [23:14] - What women should stop doing: settling for "good enough" * [26:41] - Final reflections on empowering women through confidence and self-expression Stay connected & soul powered! Sign up for Mo's newsletter for inspiration, insights, and everything Coach Mo: https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp [https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp] Connect with Elysha Lenkin: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysha-lenkin-7054a421 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysha-lenkin-7054a421] * Website: https://elyshalenkin.com/ [https://elyshalenkin.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysha_nyc/ [https://www.instagram.com/elysha_nyc/] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe90ur619XnoIpiBhm8o5bg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe90ur619XnoIpiBhm8o5bg] Connect with Coach Mo: * AI-powered Soul Powered Career Solution - https://mofaul.com/Mobi [https://mofaul.com/Mobi] * The Leadership Collective - Community & Growth - https://mofaul.com/TLC [https://mofaul.com/TLC] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul [https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul [https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul] * X: https://x.com/CoachMoFaul [https://x.com/CoachMoFaul] Follow the Podcast on other platforms: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c [https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c]

Job Trauma Is Quietly Destroying Your Career, and You Do Not Even Realize It

In this episode of the Enough Already Women Rise podcast, I sit down with Stacey Citrin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-citrin/] to discuss the concept of "job trauma. Together, we explore how recurring negative emotional patterns in the workplace can lead to job trauma, and how to break these patterns to move forward. Stacey Citrin is an executive and leadership coach who has worked alongside Coach Mo to support women in navigating complex workplace dynamics. With extensive experience coaching professionals across industries, Stacey brings deep insight into leadership development, workplace patterns, and the emotional toll of corporate environments. Her expertise helps women recognize hidden patterns, rebuild confidence, and step into positions of power with clarity and strength. Key Takeaways: * Understanding job trauma as a repetitive emotional response that damages self-worth and performance. * How to pause and prevent overreaction in the moment to break the cycle of job trauma. * The importance of not attaching self-worth to performance and the need for meditation in managing stress. * How to neutralize feedback and not let personal assumptions cloud professional responses. * Taking responsibility for your healing and leadership journey to advance in your career. Episode Timestamps: * [00:00] - Introduction * [03:12] - The Emotional Impact of Job Trauma * [10:28] - Detaching Personal Identity from Performance * [16:24] - Introducing Coach Mobi as a Tool for Career Success * [19:01] - Repeating Patterns and the Importance of Coaching * [23:05] - Radical Responsibility in Managing Job Trauma * [25:57] - Conclusion: Moving Beyond Job Trauma for Career Success Stay connected & soul-powered! Sign up for Mo's newsletter for inspiration, insights, and everything Coach Mo: https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp [https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp] Connect with Stacey Citrin: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-citrin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-citrin/] * Company Website: https://mofaul.com/meettheteam/ [https://mofaul.com/meettheteam/] Connect with Coach Mo: * AI-powered Soul Powered Career Solution - https://mofaul.com/Mobi [https://mofaul.com/Mobi] * The Leadership Collective - Community & Growth - https://mofaul.com/TLC [https://mofaul.com/TLC] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul [https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul [https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul] * X: https://x.com/CoachMoFaul [https://x.com/CoachMoFaul] Follow the Podcast on other platforms: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c [https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c]

Your Job Trauma Is Causing Overreactions, That Are Quietly Ruining Your Career

In this episode of the Enough Already Women Rise podcast, I sit down with Stacey Citrin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-citrin/] to discuss job trauma and how repeated workplace experiences can create emotional patterns that affect confidence, communication, and career growth. Together, they explore how workplace marginalization, poor leadership behavior, insecurity, and unclear expectations can trigger stress responses that make women overthink, shut down, or react from a place of fear. Stacey Citrin is an executive and leadership coach who has worked alongside Coach Mo to support women in navigating complex workplace dynamics. With extensive experience coaching professionals across industries, Stacey brings deep insight into leadership development, workplace patterns, and the emotional toll of corporate environments. Her expertise helps women recognize hidden patterns, rebuild confidence, and step into positions of power with clarity and strength. Key Takeaways: * Understanding job trauma as a repeated emotional response caused by workplace situations that diminish confidence and self-worth. * How unclear communication, insecurity, and poor leadership behavior can create long-term workplace stress. * Why women should pause before reacting and avoid responding from defensiveness or fear. * How role playing and prepared language can help women handle high-pressure workplace conversations more effectively.. * Taking responsibility for recognizing job trauma patterns so they do not affect future roles, meetings, or leadership decisions. Episode Timestamps: * [00:00] - Introduction to Job Trauma and Workplace Emotional Patterns * [06:44] - Fear of Speaking Up, Retaliation, and Manager caused Turnover * [11:30] - Using Curiosity Instead of Defensiveness in Difficult Conversations * [16:11] - Introducing Coach Mobi as an In the Moment Career Coaching Tool * [20:57] - How Mirroring Helps Reveal More Context in Workplace Conversations * [24:16] - Conclusion: Recognizing Job Trauma Without Shame and Preparing to Heal the Pattern Stay connected & soul-powered! Sign up for Mo's newsletter for inspiration, insights, and everything Coach Mo: https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp [https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp] Connect with Stacey Citrin: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-citrin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-citrin/] * Company Website: https://mofaul.com/meettheteam/ [https://mofaul.com/meettheteam/] Connect with Coach Mo: * AI-powered Soul Powered Career Solution - https://mofaul.com/Mobi [https://mofaul.com/Mobi] * The Leadership Collective - Community & Growth - https://mofaul.com/TLC [https://mofaul.com/TLC] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul [https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul [https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul] * X: https://x.com/CoachMoFaul [https://x.com/CoachMoFaul] Follow the Podcast on other platforms: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c [https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c]

The Sunday Dread You Feel Is Trying to Tell You Something About Your Life

In this episode of the Enough Already Women Rise Podcast, I explore the deeper meaning behind the "Sunday dread" many women experience before the start of a new workweek. This episode breaks down what that uneasy feeling is really trying to tell you and why ignoring it can lead to burnout, misalignment, or bigger career decisions. I share the three core reasons behind Sunday dread and how to differentiate between anxiety and intuition. Plus, I introduce a simple 20-minute Sunday reset to help you regain clarity, control, and peace before the week begins. Key Takeaways: * Understanding that Sunday dread is not normal, it's a signal pointing to something deeper * The 3 main causes of Sunday dread: anticipatory anxiety, accumulated misalignment, and anxiety disguised as ambition * How to identify exactly what you are dreading instead of avoiding the feeling * The difference between anxiety (future-based fear) and intuition (present-based knowing) * A practical 20-minute Sunday reset to reflect, regain control, and prioritize yourself * Why productivity is not the solution to emotional discomfort * How to stop avoiding the signal and start using it as a guide for growth Episode Timestamps: * [00:00] - Introduction: What is Sunday dread and why it matters * [03:45] - Identifying what you are truly dreading about the upcoming week * [08:20] - Difference between anxiety and intuition * [10:44] - The 3-step Sunday Reset (20-minute method) * [11:40] - Identifying what's in your control * [13:11] - One thing to stop, one thing to start, and a truth to carry forward * [14:48] - Introduction to Mobi: AI-powered coaching support Stay connected & soul powered! Sign up for Mo's newsletter for inspiration, insights, and everything Coach Mo: https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp [https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp] Connect with Coach Mo Faul: * AI-powered Soul Powered Career Solution - https://mofaul.com/Mobi [https://mofaul.com/Mobi] * The Leadership Collective - Community & growth - https://mofaul.com/TLC [https://mofaul.com/TLC] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul [https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul [https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul] * X: https://x.com/CoachMoFaul [https://x.com/CoachMoFaul] Follow the Podcast on other platforms: * Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c [https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachMoFaul [https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachMoFaul]

Your Ideas Are Ignored at Work and the Communication Mistakes That Kill Your Credibility

In this episode of the Enough Already Women Rise Podcast, I address a common and painful issue many women face in the workplace: having their ideas ignored and credited to someone else. This episode highlights the real impact of such experiences on a woman's professional confidence and strategies for overcoming these dynamics. I share five communication habits that women often fall into and how to break free from them. Plus, I redefined "executive presence" and how it can be learned by mastering specific communication habits. Key Takeaways: * The impact of having your ideas ignored and how it affects your professional standing * 5 common communication habits that undermine credibility: pre-apologies, qualifiers, upward inflections, echo assists, and waiting for the "right" moment * Executive presence is not about personality, it's about intentional communication habits that are learnable * How to stop shrinking and start asserting your value in meetings * Practical steps to reclaim your professional voice and presence Episode Timestamps: * [00:00] - Introduction: What happens when your ideas get ignored and credited to someone else * [02:22] - The real impact on your professional standing and self-worth * [03:46] - 5 communication habits that cost you credibility * [09:39] - The reality of bias in meetings and how to overcome it * [11:13] - Introduction of Mobi: An AI coach designed to help you improve your meeting presence in real time * [12:38] - The importance of practicing executive presence and becoming proactive with your voice Stay connected & soul powered! Sign up for Mo's newsletter for inspiration, insights, and everything Coach Mo: https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp [https://mofaul.com/NewsletterSignUp] Connect with Coach Mo Faul: * AI-powered Soul Powered Career Solution: https://mofaul.com/Mobi [https://mofaul.com/Mobi] * The Leadership Collective — Community & growth: https://mofaul.com/TLC [https://mofaul.com/TLC] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/coachmofaul/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul [https://www.facebook.com/CoachMoFaul] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul [https://www.instagram.com/Mofaul] * X: https://x.com/CoachMoFaul [https://x.com/CoachMoFaul] Follow the Podcast on other platforms: * Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-powered-revolution/id1785727118] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c [https://open.spotify.com/show/27HGFhUixsWpcZsVzd2TE7?si=a4e81a80f2b64f4c] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachMoFaul [https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachMoFaul]