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
222 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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Five Signs You Are Ready For Your Next Level (Even If You Don’t Feel Like It)
Have you ever felt that persistent tug—that whisper telling you it's time to step up, even while doubt holds you back? That's not hesitation speaking. It's readiness in disguise.The truth about being ready for your next leadership move ...
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How We Get Leadership Readiness All Wrong
Leadership readiness is often misunderstood as a checklist of skills and experience, but true readiness comes from internal qualities like mindset, willingness, and belief in oneself. We keep promoting people based on technical expertise and ex...
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9:02
You Were Ready Before They Told You You Weren’t
What if everything you've been told about "getting ready" for leadership opportunities is actually holding you back? This thought-provoking episode challenges the fundamental notion of readiness and reveals how many of us have been ready long b...
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9:26
Why Confident Leaders Don’t Wait for Certainty
Leadership demands confidence, especially when certainty feels impossible to achieve. Yet many of us fall into the trap of waiting for perfect information before making important decisions. This paralyzing need for certainty isn't just ineffect...
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9:32
The Readiness Reset: You Don't Need to Bounce Back, You Need a Clear Move Forward
Life disruptions signal a need for realignment rather than a reason to pretend everything is fine. When unexpected challenges arise, the Readiness Reset framework provides a path to find your next clear move through honesty and clarity....
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What Leadership Readiness Really Looks Like When You’re Struggling With Imposter Syndrome
Ever walked into a leadership meeting and thought, "Do I really belong here?" That nagging sense of doubt—the fear someone will "find you out"—is imposter syndrome, and it thrives among high achievers like you.Leadership readiness has l...
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Five-Minute Reset for Leaders Running on Empty
Leaders who feel drained and overwhelmed don't need a vacation – they need a five-minute habit reset to interrupt burnout patterns and reclaim their energy. It's not about time management but about leadership energy management, with small inten...
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