Episode 13 - What's Playing Small Costing You?

In a world obsessed with strategy, tactics, and KPIs, many leaders forget the most important arena they play in — their own mind. This week, Bernadette pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked leadership blind spots: the cost of playing small.

Are you showing up fully in your career, your relationships, your life? Or are you staying safe — wearing the mask of professionalism while quietly holding yourself back?

Through her signature philosophy of Deliberate Disruption, Bernadette invites leaders to rethink how they think — to challenge their own thought addictions, emotional comfort zones, and self-limiting stories. Because the real barrier isn’t your skillset… it’s your mindset.

💭 “We’re addicted to our thoughts,” she says. “The way you think shapes how you feel, and how you feel shapes how you act. Change your thoughts — change your game.”

In this episode, you’ll discover: * The subtle ways high-performers “play small” without realizing it * How negative thought loops sabotage leadership and influence *  Why compartmentalizing your life fragments your impact *  The power of bringing your whole self to the table *  Practical ways to name, claim, and reframe the stories keeping you stuck

Bernadette shares powerful real-world insights — from boardrooms to personal breakthroughs — reminding us that authentic leadership isn’t about being louder or bolder. It’s about being fully congruent, aligned, and unapologetically yourself.

Takeaway: Stop asking “How can I play bigger?” and start asking “Where am I playing small?” Because the moment you get honest — everything shifts.