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March 12, 2025 56 mins

What If I Told You A Harsh Truth: No One Is Coming to Save You—It’s Time to Decide!
In this episode of Beyond the Quo, host Stacey Luces welcomes Julie Allyson, a decision strategist with over 30 years of experience in healthcare and leadership. They discuss the importance of making bold choices and living without regrets, leveraging Julie's 'You Decide' framework for self-awareness, intentional goal setting, and transformative action. Julie shares insights from her own life, including becoming a mother at 16 and overcoming significant challenges. They emphasize the power of perspective, setting non-negotiables, and building a supportive tribe. Julie and Stacey also offer advice for those feeling stuck or overwhelmed, focusing on small, actionable steps toward change. Whether you're looking to make a big leap or small shift, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical tips for anyone ready to go beyond the status quo.

🎧 In this episode:
•        01:33 The Power of Messy Action
•        03:18 A Journey of Accountability and Friendship
•        06:01 You Decide Framework: Making Life's Tough Decisions
•        10:21 Core Values and Decision Making
•        18:36 Perspective and Passion in Leadership
•        24:42 Scrappiness and Success
•        35:16 Inner Gremlins and Self-Sabotage

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Success Comes from Messy Action, Not Perfection – Waiting for the perfect moment is the fastest way to stay stuck. Julie emphasizes that real growth happens when you take action, even when things aren’t perfect. Learning happens in motion, and success is built through trial, error, and refining as you go.
  • Your Decisions Shape Your Life—You Hold the Power – Julie’s You Decide framework highlights that the most successful people take ownership of their choices. Whether it’s leaving corporate, setting boundaries, or pivoting careers, transformation begins when you stop letting fear or external expectations dictate your path. No one is coming to change your life for you—you have to decide.
  • Who You Surround Yourself With Matters—And It’s Never Too Late to Reinvent – The people in your circle either elevate you or hold you back. Surrounding yourself with ambitious, supportive people can push you 10% forward, while negative energy can pull you down by 30%. More importantly, reinvention isn’t just for the young—it’s available to anyone ready to claim it. Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, your next chapter is yours to design. The key is to start.

You’ve already done the quo—now it’s time to go beyond.
🔥 Feeling inspired? Don’t keep it to yourself!
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✨ Connect with Stacey Luces:
•        Free Global Community - Rising Beyond Power Collective: https://www.skool.com/risingbeyondglobalcommunity/about

📩 Connect with Julie:
•        IG: @julieallysondecides
•        Website: julieallyson.com

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