Episode 27: Bonus: Signs You're on the Verge of a Breakthrough

As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to bring back a conversation from the archives that feels especially timely. This time of year naturally invites reflection, and with it can come a mix of emotions: pride in how far we've come, uncertainty about what's ahead, and sometimes the uncomfortable feeling that we're ready for something new, even if we can't quite see what that looks like yet. In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing my experience navigating a season I've never particularly enjoyed: the season of waiting. The season where you've planted the seeds, put in the work, and done everything you know to do, but the results haven't fully arrived. Where your calendar is filled with routine rather than big milestones, and you're left wondering whether you're making progress at all. But what if this in-between season is actually where some of your most important growth happens? We'll explore why waiting is such a critical part of growth, both in business and in life, and why so many high-achieving women unintentionally get in the way of their own progress by trying to force what's next. I'll share what I've learned about emotional resilience, recognizing the signs of an approaching breakthrough, and developing the capacity to sit with uncertainty rather than rush through it. If you're heading into the final months of the year feeling restless, questioning your progress, or sensing that something needs to shift, this conversation is worth revisiting. Because sometimes the season that feels the least productive is the one preparing you for your greatest growth. Your next level may be closer than you think. Is your aesthetics business actually ready for 2027? Patient expectations are changing, marketing is changing, and the way people buy is changing. If you want to understand where your business stands, take the How On Trend Are You? 2027 Aesthetic Business Assessment to see where you're ahead and where you may need to catch up. Then join me on November 12th for a free Strategic Planning Masterclass, where I'll break down the trends and shifts I'm watching across the industry and what I think aesthetics businesses should be preparing for now. Take the assessment and get your results at klcleadership.com/assessment. Before receiving your results, you'll also have the opportunity to register for our upcoming Strategic Planning Masterclass. Resources → Watch this episode on YouTube → Register directly for our Strategic Planning Masterclass on November 12th, 2026 at 4pm PST / 7 PM EST → Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Blueprint → Learn more & book a call with our team to learn if the POP Leadership Academy is right for you! → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm