Becoming Unshakable With Heather R. Younger

The Self-Awareness Advantage: Building a Team That Sees What You Can't

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Hope Mueller, a pharmaceutical executive who launched a publishing company, reveals how watching colleagues get laid off sparked her to diversify her identity.

Heather R. Younger hosts Hope Mueller on the Becoming Unshakable podcast. Hope introduces herself as a pharmaceutical executive with 25-plus years in the industry and founder of Hunter Street Press, a publishing company. She defines becoming unshakable as stepping into her full self and accepting who she is, emphasizing it's a journey, not a destination. Hope recounts a turning point where she saw three to four women in her network, including a board president, get laid off in their mid-fifties, which made her realize she didn't want her identity solely tied to her job. This prompted her to start her publishing business, which will have over 20 books published by year-end. Hope discusses her self-leadership toolkit, referencing the 'corporate athlete' theory and how she had to redesign it by starting her day with a personal activity like journaling or coffee on the porch. She shares that this small change transformed her daily routine. Hope highlights key supportive figures in her life, including Jennifer Pustikas, CEO of Brave Women at Work, and her husband Brad, who provides balance and partnership. She reflects on the importance of not trying to become unshakable alone. Hope reveals she is unlearning being overly service-oriented at work, noting it hindered her advancement by making colleagues see her as an operator rather than a senior leader. She advises being strategic about service leadership. For listeners at a crossroads, Hope recommends taking a maniacal pause, even staying at a hotel if needed, and leveraging a trusted network of people committed to one's success. The episode concludes with mutual appreciation and encouragement for ongoing growth.

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