S3: E9 The Discomfort of Truths We Need to Hear

S3: E9 The Discomfort of Truths We Need to Hear

Why do certain truths make us so uncomfortable? In this episode of Hey, It’s Arlesha, Arlesha explores what happens when a perspective challenges our assumptions, ambitions, or view of ourselves. From social media discourse to lessons learned in sports marketing and business, she unpacks why discomfort isn’t always a signal that something is wrong, it may just be a signal that something is being revealed. This episode is a conversation about navigating uncomfortable truths with curiosity instead of defensiveness, learning to separate ego from insight, and understanding how growth often begins where comfort ends. Because not every uncomfortable truth belongs to you—but every one has the potential to teach you something. **GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** For more on what it means to harmonize your life and career, you can subscribe to the Harmonized Ambition™ Substack at: https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha [https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha].  Connect with Me on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arleshaamazan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] & Threads [https://www.threads.net/@heyitsarlesha?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]!! I drop gems there, too. Have a question or thought regarding any topic you'd like Arlesha to touch on? Email at HeyitsArlesha@gmail.com.

S3: E8 Stop Calling It a "Dream" | Why I’m Replacing “Dreams” with Ambition

**GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** *New episodes drop Bi-Weekly*: In this episode of Hey, It’s Arlesha, Arlesha explores why she’s removing the word "dream" from her vocabulary when it comes to goals, personal growth, and the life she truly wants to build moving forward. From “dream jobs” to “dream lives,” we often romanticize our aspirations but what happens when dreams remain passive ideas instead of intentional pursuits? This episode unpacks the difference between a passing thought and a true ambition. The kind that requires action, clarity, and engagement in your real life. Because maybe the things you truly want deserve a stronger word than “dream.” Companion Substack essay linked in the show notes with more on this. **GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** For more on what it means to harmonize your life and career, you can subscribe to the Harmonized Ambition™ Substack at: https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha [https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha].  Connect with Me on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arleshaamazan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] & Threads [https://www.threads.net/@heyitsarlesha?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]!! I drop gems there, too. Have a question or thought regarding any topic you'd like Arlesha to touch on? Email at HeyitsArlesha@gmail.com.

S3:E7 The Pivot Obsession: Are You Pivoting or Avoiding?

In this episode of Hey, It’s Arlesha, we’re unpacking the obsession with pivoting and why constantly chasing what’s next might be holding you back from real growth. In a world that glamorizes constant career changes, rebrands, and “new chapters,” it’s easy to believe that progress always looks like movement. But what if the real value isn’t in the pivot itself… but in what you learn before you make it? Arlesha shares insights from her career working with elite athletes and building her own advisory firm, breaking down why so many people skip over the most important step: extracting lessons from the present moment. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why the “pivot mindset” can lead to repeated cycles instead of real progress * The hidden cost of moving on too quickly from your current season * How to “earn your pivot” by building clarity and depth before your next move * A simple 3-question framework to help you grow where you are before you go If you’ve been feeling the urge to pivot, shift, or start something new (again), listen to this episode that will challenge you to reflect on your "why of it all" before the next pivot. **GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** For more on what it means to harmonize your life and career, you can subscribe to the Harmonized Ambition™ Substack at: https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha [https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha].  Connect with Me on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arleshaamazan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] & Threads [https://www.threads.net/@heyitsarlesha?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]!! I drop gems there, too. Have a question or thought regarding any topic you'd like Arlesha to touch on? Email at HeyitsArlesha@gmail.com.

S3: E6 Making Room for New Ambitions

Subscribe for more insights & gems on @heyitsarlesha Substack: HERE [https://open.substack.com/pub/heyitsarlesha/p/harmonized-ambition?r=p06si&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web] — What if the reason your next level hasn’t fully taken shape…is because there’s no room for it yet? In this episode of “Hey, It’s Arlesha”, we’re diving into an often overlooked part of growth: making space for new ambitions. At the start of a new season...whether in life, career, or business...it’s easy to focus on setting goals, defining direction, and chasing what’s next. But what we don’t talk about enough is the other side of ambition: what needs to shift, evolve, or be released to support it. Arlesha shares reflections from her own planning process as a now full-time entrepreneur and strategic advisor, unpacking why ambition isn’t just about adding more, but aligning your time, energy, and capacity with what truly matters. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why new ambitions require intentional space * How to identify what to keep, evolve, and release in your current season * How to avoid carrying outdated commitments into new chapters If you’ve been thinking about your next step but something feels unclear, crowded, or out of sync this episode will help you move forward with some clarity so you can create space for what’s next. Season 3 is all about harmonizing life and ambition...tune into this and more from this season. **GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** For more on what it means to harmonize your life and career, you can subscribe to the Harmonized Ambition™ Substack at: https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha [https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha].  Connect with Me on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arleshaamazan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] & Threads [https://www.threads.net/@heyitsarlesha?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]!! I drop gems there, too. Have a question or thought regarding any topic you'd like Arlesha to touch on? Email at HeyitsArlesha@gmail.com.

S3: E5 Prioritizing Your Pursuits

In this episode, Arlesha breaks down how to prioritize your pursuits when you’re juggling multiple goals, interests, and responsibilities at the same time. She dives into the difference between what feels urgent and what actually moves the needle, offering five practical ways to identify which pursuits deserve your focus in this season. If you’ve ever struggled to balance career growth, relationships, self-care, hobbies, or personal development all at once, this episode will help you create clarity, momentum, and harmony within your real-life capacity. **GET GEMS FOR YOUR CAREER & LIFE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS** For more on what it means to harmonize your life and career, you can subscribe to the Harmonized Ambition™ Substack at: https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha [https://substack.com/@heyitsarlesha].  Connect with Me on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arleshaamazan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] & Threads [https://www.threads.net/@heyitsarlesha?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]!! I drop gems there, too. Have a question or thought regarding any topic you'd like Arlesha to touch on? Email at HeyitsArlesha@gmail.com.