480. How to emotionally survive a stretch opportunity

The only way to progress in your career is to do things you’ve never done before – aka, sign up for stretch opportunities. Stretch roles and projects are the rocket fuel that can power your career forward…and the trial-by-fire that can burn you out. Whether you’re holding yourself back from asking for one (and knowing it’s holding your career back too)... Or whether you’re actively in one, and trying not to let your imposter syndrome eat you alive… The 3 skills in this episode are what you need to survive, thrive, and grow in the stretch zone. Want to take this to the next level with a custom game plan for your situation? Book a Free Career Audit and let’s do a deep dive: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact Want to learn the specific stretch opportunities you need to secure a C-suite role? Register for my workshop, Charting Your Course to the C-Suite: www.hbswa.org/csuiteMar2026 And email me anytime with thoughts, feedback, and topics you’d like to see covered on the podcast! ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠