You're Successful. Stop Apologizing.

Are you constantly saying "sorry" for the smallest thing? Smoothing over tensions? Fixing everyone else"s problems while your own leadership presence suffers? You"re not alone - and it"s costing you more than you think. In this game-changing episode, powerhouse coach Kelly Travis reveals the hidden toll of over-apologizing and people-pleasing among high-achieving professionals. Discover how internalized roles like "the fixer," "the good girl," and "the perfectionist" are unconsciously driving your leadership decisions and holding you back from your true potential. 🎯 What You"ll Learn:The childhood programming that"s sabotaging your adult leadershipWhy your team feels insecure when you constantly apologizeHow to identify if you"re "the helper," "the achiever," or "the good girl"A powerful exercise to transform your inner dialogueSimple language swaps that instantly boost your executive presence 💪 Ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and real self-trust? This episode is your wake-up call to stop operating on autopilot and start making deeply aligned leadership decisions. Timestamps [00:02:00] - Meet Kelly Travis: Competitive Athlete, Coach & Mom  [00:03:00] - Competition Lessons: Why Women Apologize for Success [00:06:00] - The Breakthrough Moment: Why Kelly Focuses on Apologizing [00:09:00] - Childhood Programming: Who You Had to Be vs. Who You Are Now [00:11:00] - The Comfort Zone Trap: Why We Stay in Familiar Patterns [00:13:00] - Simple Email Fix: "Thanks for Your Patience" vs. "Sorry I"m Late" [00:14:00] - The Four Types: Perfectionist, Helper, Achiever, Peacemaker [00:17:00] - When These Roles Become Toxic in Leadership [00:19:00] - The Self-Awareness Continuum: From Autopilot to Integration  [00:22:00] - Red Flag Warning Signs You"re Stuck in Old Patterns  [00:31:00] - What Others Really Think When You Over-Apologize 📝 TAKE ACTION:Count your apologies for one week - you might be shocked!Replace one "sorry" email with "thanks for understanding" this weekAsk yourself "Is this thought useful?" when you catch negative self-talk YOUR GUEST: Kelly Travis is a powerhouse coach, team dynamics expert, and certified Enneagram practitioner who specializes in helping high-achieving women break free from outdated patterns that sabotage their leadership. As a competitive athlete and single mom, Kelly brings a unique perspective on performance, resilience, and authentic leadership. Connect with Kelly:Website: KellyTravis.netPodcast: Ready When You AreInstagram: @WithKellyTravis YOUR HOST: Bernadette Boas is an executive coach, author, and host of Shedding the Corporate Bitch podcast. She transforms today"s managers into tomorrow"s powerhouse leaders through her no-nonsense approach to leadership development.Website: 🎧 LOVED THIS EPISODE? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review to help other leaders find this show! 📱 FOLLOW US:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast appYouTube: Shedding The Bitch TV ChannelWebsite: BallOfFireCoaching.com/p Support the show