The Joyful Pursuit of Success: Redefining Ambition with Bianca B. King
In this episode of the CEO Wingwoman show, Christy interviews entrepreneur and professional matchmaker Bianca B. King. They discuss Bianca's mission to help women accelerate their success by matching them with premier coaches through her company, Pretty Damn Ambitious. They also talk about the importance of personal development and how coaching relationships can help individuals fill their gaps and achieve their goals. Bianca redefines ambition as the desire to succeed, acknowledging the negative connotations the word often carries for women and marginalized communities.
Listen in as we speak about:
Redefining ambition: Why it is the critical component to success
Aligning your ambitions with your core values
The importance of knowing your limitations
How to set boundaries to avoid burnout
Finding your why and how it helps you stay motivated and overcome obstacles
How to achieve your goals by breaking them down
And much, much, more!
Ambition is the critical component to success
Ambition has been loaded with baggage, including negative connotations associated with money. When men or historically white cisgender men are called ambitious, it is viewed positively. However, when women or marginalized communities are called ambitious, it is often viewed negatively.
Bianca believes that it is essential to reframe ambition as a positive desire rather than a negative one. She argues that ambition is not a negative trait, but rather a necessary component of success. In her opinion, ambition is the driving force that propels individuals to achieve their goals and dreams.
By matching ambitious women with coaches who can help them achieve their goals, Bianca is helping to empower women and marginalized communities to succeed in their personal and professional lives.
Aligning your ambitions with your core values
Bianca argues that the traditional definition of ambition is flawed. Society often associates ambition with money, power, and material possessions, which can lead to a narrow and superficial understanding of success. Bianca suggests that ambition should be redefined as the joyful, diligent pursuit of success informed by one's core values. Success should not be measured by societal standards, but rather by what truly moves and fulfills an individual.
Redefining ambition with one’s core values is a powerful tool for empowering individuals to achieve success on their own terms. By embracing their values and pursuing success in alignment with those values, individuals can experience a more fulfilling and meaningful journey towards success.
The importance of knowing your limitations
Ambition presents itself in different ways and can be toxic if not properly calibrated. People need to assess their own limits and calibrate their ambition to their unique circumstances.
In this episode, Bianca and Christy highlight the importance of recognizing when ambition is causing burnout. Individuals need to calibrate their ambition to their mind, body, and soul. If the pursuit of ambition is causing harm to any of these areas, then it is time to recalibrate. This approach helps individuals achieve their goals in a way that is authentic and fulfilling.
How to set boundaries to avoid burnout
It is important to set boundaries and know your worth. Establish clear expectations with your clients or team members and communicate availability and limitations. By doing so, you can avoid overworking and feeling burnt out. Do you know your worth? In the episode we share an interesting analogy of the human body's worth, which is $45 million. By recognizing your worth, you can approach your work with confidence and a sense of self-assuredness.
Christy and Bianca also touch on the issue of women in male-dominated fields or entrepreneurship, and how women may feel the need to prove themselves constantly. This need to prove oneself stems from a lack of self-worth and a belief that they are not enough. By doing the inner work and recognizing your worth, you can break free from this cycle and focus on delivering your best work without feeling the need to constantly prove yourself.
Finding your why and how it helps you stay motivated and overcome obstacles
Without a strong purpose or reason for pursuing your goals, it can be difficult to stay motivated and overcome obstacles. You need to identify your values and align your ambition with those values. This can help you stay true to yourself and avoid pursuing goals that are not truly meaningful to you.
While it is important to have a clear purpose and set goals, it is equally important to take concrete steps towards achieving those goals. This may involve setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and prioritizing your time to focus on what is most important. By taking action and making progress towards your goals, you can build momentum and stay motivated even when faced with challenges.
How to achieve your goals by breaking them down
Lofty goals can be overwhelming and discouraging, but by breaking them down into bite-sized pieces, you can accomplish them more easily. This approach allows you to focus on what is right in front of you, rather than being overwhelmed by the bigger picture.
Surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals who share similar goals and values is important. This is something that Pretty Damn Ambitious strives to do throughout their company. By celebrating each other's successes and recognizing that there is abundance for everyone, individuals can support and encourage each other to reach their goals.
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