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November 4, 2024 31 mins

In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows is joined by Heather Parady, a creative visionary and fractional COO who helps unconventional leaders turn their big ideas into reality. Heather shares her expertise on overcoming perfectionism, embracing failure as part of the process, and breaking through internal barriers like fear and imposter syndrome. She also discusses how systems and structure can actually enhance creativity rather than stifle it, and why visionary leaders must take responsibility for their ideas.

If you’re an entrepreneur or a creative leader looking to move from vision to action, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you bring your bold ideas to life.

www.heatherparady.com

Tune in to learn:

  • How to stop waiting for perfection and start taking action
  • The role of failure in refining your ideas
  • Why creativity thrives within structured systems
  • How to take ownership of your vision and lead effectively

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode

00:43 Getting to Know Heather Parady

01:18 The Role of a Fractional COO

02:46 Overcoming Internal Barriers

08:03 The Unconventional Leader

11:57 Turning Vision into Action

21:43 The Importance of Community

27:34 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

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