Why Trying It Alone Doesn’t Work

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

I was sitting across from a client last week, listening as she recounted all the ways she’d tried to handle things on her own. “I thought I could figure it out,” she said. “I mean, isn’t that what leaders are supposed to do?”

Her words hit home. I’ve heard the same story from so many clients, and honestly, I’ve lived it myself. There’s this unspoken expectation that leaders, professionals, and ambitious individuals should have it all figured out—that asking for help somehow diminishes your strength. But let me tell you something: it doesn’t.

When I look back at the moments that shaped my own growth, they all share one common thread: I wasn’t doing it alone. I had mentors, confidants, and people who helped me see what I couldn’t see on my own. And that’s the truth about growth—it’s not about having all the answers; it’s about having the courage to ask the right questions and the humility to accept guidance.

One client came to me burnt out from trying to navigate a workplace crisis by herself. Another felt paralyzed by a career decision she’d been agonizing over for months. In both cases, the breakthrough came not from me handing them a solution, but from us working together to uncover their own.

You don’t have to carry this alone. Whether it’s navigating a tough conversation, finding clarity in your next steps, or just having someone truly listen and understand, I’m here to help.