Are You Waiting For Permission?

As women in business, we often find ourselves waiting—for the perfect moment, the right opportunity, or for someone else to recognise our potential. But how long will we keep waiting to see our potential, our greatness, our worth, and our value?

The truth is, no one will hand you permission to step into our own power. You have to stop waiting and grant yourself permission. A coach once told me, “Here’s your permission slip…your apprenticeship is over.” If you are stuck in a self-imposed apprenticeship? Let me pay it forward—here’s your permission slip!

Clarity doesn’t come from waiting

Many of us wait for the hidden blessings in life’s ‘surprises’ to become clear. We hesitate, hoping that clarity will magically appear. But clarity doesn’t come from waiting; it comes from moving forward and challenging ourselves. Most people I speak with believe they need clarity before taking action, but it’s the other way around. Clarity comes as the result of stepping into the unknown.

The baggage we carry—what I call “bags of age”—only grows heavier over time. The longer we wait, the more we are weighed down by doubts, fears, and old stories. It’s time to drop the weight of past regrets and make space for your aspirations and inspirations because they’re standing in the way of you owning your greatness.

The right moment is the moment you decide to back yourself

How often have you said, “I’ll take the next step when the time is right”? But what does the ‘right time’ even look like? More often than not, the perfect moment never arrives. The ideal moment is when you decide to back yourself, to own your greatness just as much as you own your smallness. Don’t worry—your doubt will never completely go away. It’ll be there anytime you question yourself, go to the next level, or do something new. And that’s just part of the journey.

Waiting for validation is holding you back.

Think about how often you wait to create the life of your dreams. Maybe you’ve been worrying about what others think or waiting for their approval before you move forward. The opinions of others can hold you back, but only if you allow them to. Stop waiting for validation from others, and instead, focus on how you see yourself.

Your worth is not determined by others—it’s determined by you. In the game of life your mindset is crucial, as you are not only the star player; you are also the rule-maker for how people treat you. The reason to focus on creating a remarkable mindset is an elevated sense of worth and value in yourself.

So, what are you waiting for? The power to create the life you want, to step into your business with confidence, and to stop waiting for the ‘right’ moment is already within you. As a reminder; Your apprenticeship is over. It’s time to grant yourself permission.

Watch how everything changes as you take that first step—one decision at a time. Will it be the right step? Let’s find out. Schedule a clarity call today and take that first step.