New Inner Work Episode: You Don’t Feel Ready, and That’s the Point
In this week’s episode of Inner Work, MaryAnn sits down with Emily McAnelly, VP of Strategic Growth at Collective Growth, to explore what it really looks and feels like to step into leadership when things stop coming easily.
High performance does not eliminate uncertainty. In fact, many leaders find themselves questioning their readiness as expectations grow, pressure becomes more visible, and outcomes shift fully into their ownership. This is not a setback, it is part of the work.
Leadership at the next level calls for a deeper sense of presence, awareness, and intention than most anticipate, and learning to meet that moment is where meaningful growth begins.

As Emily shares, leadership is not defined by ease, it is shaped in the moments that stretch you.
This conversation explores the tension that often accompanies growth, and the point at which achievement alone is no longer enough to carry you forward.
It offers a clear look at what it means to lead with greater awareness, intention, and responsibility as expectations continue to evolve.
If you have felt that weight or are stepping into a new level of leadership, this episode meets you in that space and offers perspective to help you move forward with greater clarity.
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