UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
UnCeiling You is a movement for high-functioning, high-potential leaders who are ready to rise — not by running faster, but by leading with calm, clarity, and conviction.
Each episode breaks through invisible barriers — the self-doubt, over-responsibility, and urgency loops that keep capable people from feeling their own impact.
Through real stories and practical strategies, Natalie helps you do what most leaders never learn: Reset the Pace™ — replacing urgency with intention and intensity with focus.
Because when you lead from calm and clarity, the ripple effect expands — transforming your work, your relationships, and your world.
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UnCeiling You: Career Growth for Women Ready to Rise Without Burning Out
Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Build Confidence and Advance in Leadership
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Episode 2:
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Natalie Luke talks with Jennifer Pestikas, a senior leader in financial services, about what it really takes to overcome imposter syndrome and achieve authentic career advancement. From her start as a bank teller to leading teams through loss, growth, and reinvention, Jennifer reveals how resilience and self-advocacy fuel lasting leadership development.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Reframe self-doubt into confidence at work
✅ Build resilience and bounce back from setbacks
✅ Advocate for yourself and amplify other women’s voices
✅ Lead with imagination, courage, and authenticity
If you’ve ever felt like an underdog in your career, this episode will help you rise with purpose and power.
🎧 Listen now to transform imposter thoughts into leadership confidence.
🎁 Free Reset Guide for Leaders Who Carry a Lot
If you’re constantly “on,” responsible for everything, and craving more calm without losing momentum, this short reset will help you slow the internal pace and lead with clarity. 👉 Download here!
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Brave Women at Work Podcast by Jennifer Pestikas
- Climb Conferences: Breaking Barriers and Beyond Women’s Retreat (Feb 2025)
- Thrive in 2025 Conference (June 2025)
Connect with Jennifer:
- Website: Brave Women at Work
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpestikas/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravewomenatwork/
- Conference: https://thrive-in25.com
- Breaking Barriers and Beyond Women's Retreat: https://www.climbconferences.com/event-details/brave-women-at-works-breaking-barriers-and-beyond
Connect with Natalie and UnCeiling You:
- Website: https://unceilingyou.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalielukephdbcmas/
- Membership-The UnCeiling Zone: https://unceilingzone.com/
What’s Next?
Learn More at https://unceilingzone.com
