What if the thing holding you back in your career isn’t a fact, but a story you’ve been telling yourself?In this episode, Kelly sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and former Google leader Barbara Boselli to explore how the narratives we create about ourselves can quietly shape, and sometimes limit, our careers.From growing up in Brazil and navigating cultural transitions in the U.S., to building a successful corporate career, leaving Google to focus on family, and eventually launching her own leadership consulting practice, Barbara shares a deeply reflective journey of growth, self-awareness, and reinvention.Together, Kelly and Barbara unpack the difference between facts and stories, how emotional intelligence and mindfulness transform leadership, and why “step two is the enemy of step one” when it comes to meaningful career change. This conversation is a powerful reminder that self-awareness is the foundation of courageous leadership, and that redefining success often starts from within.Key Topics & TakeawaysThe difference between facts and the stories we tell ourselvesHow cultural norms shape leadership and self-advocacyTransitioning from corporate leadership to entrepreneurshipEmotional intelligence as a core leadership skillMindfulness, self-awareness, and reframing limiting beliefsWhy you don’t need the full plan to take the first stepNavigating identity shifts during career pivotsFinding purpose, passion, and fulfillment through serviceChapters / Timestamps00:00 – Introduction00:23 – Barbara Boselli bio01:32 – Growing up in Brazil and early career influences03:02 – Cultural transitions and working in the U.S.05:08 – First roles at L’Oréal and Vale06:40 – Choosing an MBA and career reinvention07:58 – Joining Google and working in strategy & operations09:51 – Discovering a passion for people development11:58 – Emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and leadership13:52 – Leaving Google and identity shifts15:36 – Spiritual psychology and reframing success18:45 – Navigating motherhood and career uncertainty21:00 – “Step two is the enemy of step one”22:55 – Building Be Now Consulting24:22 – Fact vs. story and limiting beliefs28:04 – Self-awareness as a leadership superpower29:53 – Community, collaboration, and entrepreneurship31:36 – Advice to her 20-year-old self32:28 – Career in three words33:10 – Where to find BarbaraGuest ResourcesWebsite: bnowconsulting.comLinkedIn: Barbara BoselliTopics Discussedleadership development, emotional intelligence, mindfulness at work, self-awareness, career pivots, women in leadership, entrepreneurship, limiting beliefs, personal growth, fact vs story, executive coaching, purpose-driven work, Career Slay PodcastEnjoying the show?Please consider subscribing, leaving a rating, and sharing to help us #slaythefearincareer. And if you're looking for one-on-one career coaching, connect with Kelly:Website: careerslay.comLinkedIn: Kelly Poquiz BurkeInstagram: @careerslay