on your way in
on your way in is a limited-series podcast for leaders who know that lasting influence starts from within. Created by leadership coach and innertelligence founder Sara Harvey, this micro-bite leadership development series is designed for busy professionals seeking clarity, confidence, and connection in their leadership journey.
Whether you're navigating a new role, rebuilding your confidence, or simply wanting to lead with more authenticity and impact, each episode offers quick, practical, and actionable insights rooted in emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
If you're ready to shift from reactive leadership to intentional presence—on your way in is your guide. Listen in and discover how just a few minutes of inward focus can transform how you show up as a leader every day.
on your way in
Choosing Excellence
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In today’s guided insight we explore the value of pursuing excellence over perfection. Perfectionism sets you up to fail whereas the pursuit of excellence commits you to give your very best, letting that be enough. Striving for excellence is a much more satisfying goal than settling for nothing short of perfection. Not to mention, excellence is attainable.
0:00:00 - Podcast introduction – Sara Harvey introduces herself and the podcast’s goal.
0:00:17 - Introduction and discussion of perfectionism – Explanation of how perfectionism holds leaders back and exploration of its impact.
0:04:58 - Shift to the alternative: embracing excellence – Sara offers “excellence over perfection” as a new mindset.
0:06:00 - Guided reflection/meditation exercise – The audience is led through a calming, actionable insight repetition exercise.
0:06:40 - Exercise conclusion and actionable takeaways – Encouragement to notice perfectionism and strive for excellence.
0:07:32 - Podcast closing/outro – Reflection, workbook mention, and Sara’s final advice.
To get the most out of these learnings, download the free workbook I created that guides you deeper into each practice. https://innertelligencecoaching.com/on-your-way-in-workbook/