Friction Lock: Getting Out of Your Own Way

Send Lauri a message What if the thing standing between you and your legacy is a boardroom in your own head? Linda Berger, founder of the Mission-Led Institute and creator of the Mission Activation Framework, joins Lauri Smith to unpack 27 years of watching business owners hit the moment their work starts asking more of them than they've been willing and able to give. They explore the “friction lock” that keeps us circling instead of claiming what's ours, why old trauma patterns were once acts of courage rather than something to be ashamed of, and how naming an inner protector (a warrior, a wild woman, a rebel) can help us move past the old voices asking “who do you think you are?!” If you're ready to claim ownership of what you’ve already built, this episode is for you.  Key Takeaways The loudest resistance to claiming your work can sound exactly like the people who raised you. Sometimes the only thing standing between you and your next evolution is an old version of you. Trauma patterns aren't weaknesses to shame away — they're strategies a much younger you invented to survive. A business that keeps asking more of you is evolving … and it wants to take you with it. Naming an inner protector a warrior, a wild woman, or a rebel, can transform a pattern that's kept you small. Intuition is evidence, even before the business case for it exists. Short, focused containers can outperform open-ended timelines — urgency sharpens both attention and courage. I’ve written a new book, Land Your Message, and I'd love for you to be a part of getting it into the world. Back the Indiegogo campaign, grab early access, or share it with someone who needs it: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/laurismith/land-your-message The Speaker Alter Ego Quiz Take the Speaker Alter Ego quiz to find out which protective mask hides your natural radiance so you can learn how to get present, connect deeply, and share your vision when it matters most! https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/ If you love this show and you’re looking for some new shows to fill your queue, head over to feministpodcasterscollective.com to explore everything FPC has to offer.  Support the show Thank you so much for listening! Take the free Speaker Alter Ego Quiz to find out which protective mask is hiding your wild, untamed radiance. https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/ Follow me on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/voice_matters_llc/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-smith-voice-matters/ YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@voicematters9646