What if the toughest moments in your career were the very foundation of your confidence? Today, Jen Pestikas shares her unfiltered story of resilience—how stepping into discomfort shaped her confidence and leadership. She recounts the profound impact of losing a close colleague, an experience that tested her strength and reshaped her approach to leadership and life. Jen doesn’t sugarcoat it—careers are challenging, and real growth demands embracing the messy parts. Real talk highlights: 🌟 Confidence is built when you step up, even when unprepared 🌟 Real growth is messy—embrace it 🌟 Moving on is necessary for heart-based career development Jen’s journey shows that embracing the tough parts can lead to extraordinary personal and professional growth. 🤝 Connect with Jen: Website—Brave Women at Work | Podcast—Brave Women at Work | Thrive in 25 Conference | CLIMB Conferences & Brave Women at Work Breaking Barriers Retreat The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide 2024 💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist 🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's talent strategy 🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.