Why Leadership Alignment Comes Before Business Strategy | Tricia Stover

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! As we move into the final months of 2026, Wendy wants to hear from you: How are you choosing to finish this year, and what intentions are you setting for 2027? Send Wendy an email at [email protected] or DM her on Instagram and share what you’re calling in, leaving behind, or saying yes to next. What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of effort, but a lack of alignment? In this episode, Wendy sits down with leadership strategist Tricia Stover to explore the connection between personal alignment, radical ownership, and sustainable success. Tricia shares how losing her husband unexpectedly changed the trajectory of her life and eventually led her into finance, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. She also introduces the High Noon Operating System, a framework designed to help leaders and organizations understand where they are before deciding where to go next. They explore: Why alignment must come before strategy, and how to recognize when you’re operating reactively How pausing to assess where you are can prevent burnout and ultimately shorten the path forward What a season of saying no taught Tricia about boundaries, values, and recognizing the right yes Whether you’re leading an organization, building a business, or navigating a transition in your personal life, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: you don’t have to force your way forward. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause, reconnect with your why, and choose your next step from alignment. Connect with Tricia: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tricia-stover-bfa performance-masters.com Referenced in this Episode: Saying YES to Living Life by Design with Gina DeVee: buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/15316784 Gina DeVee's Book, The Audacity to Become Queen: amazon.com/Audacity-Be-Queen-Unapologetic-Manifesting/dp/0316458805?tag=syty-20 A Course in Miracles: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acim-remind/id737568020 https://www.amazon.com/Course-Miracles-Combined-Quality/dp/1883360242?tag=syty-20 marianne.com/acim/ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @wendy.harrop Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to [email protected] Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.