Your Next Clear Move
Welcome to Your Next Clear Move™—the podcast for leaders, professionals, and high-capacity humans who are done “getting ready” and ready to move.
I’m Debbie Peterson, Leadership Readiness Expert, and in each episode I deliver grounded insight, clarity-driven mindset strategies, and one actionable step to help you stop the drift and lead yourself forward.
This isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reconnecting to what matters—and making decisions that align with who you are and how you want to lead next.
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Episodes
229 episodes
Trust Yourself, Lead Clearly
Feeling stuck between overthinking and action? We dig into why so many new leaders freeze on decisions and show how clarity—not confidence—creates consistent, smart moves. Rather than chasing the perfect answer, we walk through a values-first a...
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How Clarity is the Key to Staying Motivated When the Path Isn’t Clear
When motivation fades even though you’re doing “all the right things,” the problem isn’t ambition—it’s a lack of clarity. We unpack how to find your personal direction when the path looks foggy, so you can swap busywork for meaningful progress....
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From Individual Contributor to Manager: How to Make the Leadership Leap with Clarity
Your promotion changed what success looks like. We walk through a clear, practical path for first-time managers to shift from doing the work to leading the work without burning out or micromanaging. If you’ve felt the awkwardness of managing fo...
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Stop Overthinking: Your Brain Isn’t A Magic 8 Ball
Feeling like you’re winging it at work isn’t a sign that you’re not qualified—it’s a sign you need better clarity. We unpack the real engine behind imposter syndrome and share a practical playbook for building confidence that lasts, especially ...
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10:27
Presence Is The Quiet Superpower That Builds Trust
Feeling spread thin yet expected to lead with calm, focus, and empathy? We explore how to be fully present in high-pressure moments so your team feels seen and your decisions get sharper. Instead of chasing more hacks or apps, we walk through s...
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A Leader’s Path Out of Overwhelm
When the calendar overflows and every ping feels urgent, the real cost isn’t time—it’s clarity. Debbie Peterson breaks down why overwhelm isn’t just too much to do; it’s too many priorities competing for attention, eroding confidence, and disco...
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The Power of Presence in YOUR Leadership
What if the most powerful leadership move you make this week takes only five minutes and zero budget? We’re diving into presence—the simple, human skill of giving someone your full attention—and how it becomes the foundation for trust, clarity,...
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12:46
The Clarity Advantage for Leaders at Any Level
Heavy decisions don’t get easier just because you work harder. They get easier when you get clearer. We dig into how personal clarity becomes the quiet edge leaders use to choose what matters, say no to noise, and act with steady confidence—esp...
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The Gift of Mentors: Why You Don’t Rise Alone
Ready rarely arrives on schedule. We talk about the hidden engine behind real career momentum: mentors who let you borrow their belief until your own kicks in. Through personal stories, practical tools, and a simple exercise you can use today, ...
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When It’s Time to Let Go: Making Room for What’s Next
What if the one thing blocking your next level isn’t a missing skill, but something you need to release? We dig into the overlooked power of letting go—habits that drain, beliefs that shrink your options, and labels that quietly define your lim...
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10:54
You’re More Ready Than You Think: How to Lead With Confidence Right Where You Are
Ever felt a quiet whisper say “you’re made for more,” but you’re stuck coloring inside the lines? Debbie unpacks how we learn to play small—by giving more power to past stories and outside opinions than to our own lived wisdom—and how that patt...
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10:39
Who’s in Your Corner? Building the Relationships That Help You Be Ready to Rise
What if the fastest path to your next leadership level isn’t a new certification, but a better corner? We unpack how to build an inner circle that challenges your thinking, expands your options, and lends you belief when your own confidence dip...
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11:31
Communicate Like You Mean It: Why Great Communication Is a Choice
Your words are only half the message; the way you show up does the rest. Today we unpack how small, intentional choices turn everyday conversations into engines of trust, clarity, and action. Instead of reacting from habit, we focus on what peo...
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Mentoring Mythbusters: What Leaders Get Wrong (and How to Get it Right)
Think mentoring has to be formal, long-term, and led by someone older in your chain of command? Let’s rewrite that script. We take apart the most stubborn mentoring myths and show how short, targeted conversations with the right people—often pe...
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8:49
Small Shifts, Big Impact: How Micro-Choices Build Momentum
Big results rarely come from big, dramatic leaps - they come from small, repeatable moves that compound. We open up about why leaders stall when they chase the “perfect” big swing and how tiny, consistent actions create momentum you can feel by...
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10:46
How to Start January Already Ahead
January doesn’t have to catch you off guard. We walk through a practical, no-drama plan to finish the year with intention and step into the new one with momentum—without sacrificing the holidays or modeling chaos for your team. Instead of waiti...
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11:32
The Leadership Trap of Overwhelm (and How to Escape It)
Overwhelm doesn’t strike because your to-do list is long; it strikes because your focus is scattered. We share a candid story from a confidential acquisition—where the real weight wasn’t the tasks, but the responsibility for people’s jobs and f...
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The Tools That Changed My Leadership Forever
Have you ever realized you might be the one standing in your own way? That unexpected gut punch hit me during my first Neuro-Linguistic Programming training, forever changing my approach to leadership and life.I entered that training ex...
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9:58
Permission to Pause: Why Leaders Need It Most
Ever felt like your never-ending to-do list is controlling your life instead of the other way around? You're not alone. Leadership today often celebrates constant motion and equates busyness with productivity. But what if the secret to more eff...
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10:41
Busyness vs. Productivity: Why the Difference Matters in Leadership
Ever caught yourself writing down tasks you've already completed just for the satisfaction of crossing them off? You're not alone. The distinction between being busy and being productive is at the heart of effective leadership—yet so many of us...
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9:57
The Weight of “Should” in Leadership
The simple word "should" might be quietly sabotaging your leadership effectiveness. This eye-opening episode dives into how the language of obligation creates unnecessary pressure that keeps us playing small and mimicking leadership styles that...
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10:24
Success is not a Safety Net. It’s a Story You Outgrow.
What if the success you've been chasing isn't actually yours? That prestigious title, impressive salary, and recognition might look good on paper, but they could be part of a story you've inherited rather than one you've consciously created.
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11:52
What Your Unprocessed Emotion Is Costing You as a Leader
Ever wonder why certain situations trigger strong reactions in your leadership? Why you might avoid giving feedback, take on too much work, or struggle to speak up in meetings? These aren't just random behaviors—they're often signals of unproce...
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11:06
How Your Internal Labels Are Shaping the Way You Lead
What would change in your leadership if you could see the hidden labels running your decisions? That's the powerful question at the heart of this transformative episode on how the stories we tell ourselves shape our professional journey.
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What May Be Keeping You from Stepping into Leadership?
Ever wonder why you haven't taken that next step in your leadership journey despite knowing you're smart, capable, and full of potential? The answer might surprise you. It's rarely about needing more credentials or another course. The real barr...
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