284:// The Illusion of Progress: Why Thinking, Hoping, and Talking Aren’t Enough

Whole Health Empowerment Project- healthy eating, weight loss after 40, weight loss motivation, food freedom, nutrition, womens health, healthy life hacks, women’s health and wellness

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Recently I was scrolling through social media, and I heard this clip about wanting something isn’t the same as doing it, thinking about isn’t the same as doing it, hoping for it doesn’t mean doing it.

It's a common trap: we spend a lot of time thinking about our health goals, discussing them with friends, or even planning how we'll get there. But as comforting as these actions might be, they aren’t the same as actually doing what’s necessary to make those changes happen. The reality is, no amount of hoping or talking can replace the power of consistent, purposeful action.

Let’s dig deeper into why thinking, hoping, and talking often give us a false sense of progress—and what we can do to break free from this cycle.

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284:// The Illusion of Progress: Why Thinking, Hoping, and Talking Aren’t Enough

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Let’s dig deeper into why thinking, hoping, and talking often give us a false sense of progress—and what we can do to break free from this cycle.

Instagram: www. instagram.com/wholehealthempower

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/619968441854520/

3 Way to eat better workbook: https://triciard.com/workbook/

GRAB YOUR FREEBIE HERE! 5 things you should be doing today if you are over 40!

https://upbeat-hustler-2294.ck.page/06d0e2ccf9

Whole Health Empowerment FB group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholehealthempower

Website: https://triciard.com/

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#Fitness #Self-Improvement #Nutrition #Podcasting Education #Health Coach #Tricia Stefankiewicz/Registered Dietitian #Health Journeys

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