{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63627df65e54600012595265/6ace131c68b7ce6ffb07e3d9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Raising Expectations When We're Done Settling","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63627df65e54600012595265/1791890138801-b7cb28b3-7d99-4042-b6af-d83c7e5a5a38.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Fi and I thought it might be time for a little pep talk and a reminder of how brilliant you are dear listener. Unfortunately I was little too enthusiastic at 5 rhythms this weekend and the result is I&#39;m flat on my back unable to walk, so we&#39;ve not been able to record this week. But have no fear, we&#39;ve got your back, even if mine has given out, and have found just the thing from this time last year in the archives. </p><p><br></p><p>Raising Expectations When We&#39;re Done Settling</p><p>There’s a moment in every woman’s business journey when something shifts and she realises she’s been playing smaller than she meant to.</p><p>Maybe it happens in midlife, maybe it happens when you finally admit what you <em>really</em> want, but either way, something clicks. You start to expect more.You stop wanting to prove yourself and start wanting to leave something that lasts.</p><p>In this episode, we explore what it means to <em>expect more,</em> from your business, from your brand, and from yourself.</p><p>Together, we’ll talk about why the world doesn’t always hold high expectations for women in business, and why that means we must hold them for ourselves. We’ll unpack how branding can carry the weight of your ambition, give you a presence you can be proud of, and help you claim your legacy with confidence.</p><p>If you’ve felt that quiet nudge that says, <em>“It’s time to raise the bar,”</em> — this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we talk about:</p><p>Why women so often under-expect, and how to change that</p><p>How branding can <em>hold</em> your high standards and reflect who you’re becoming</p><p>The midlife turning point: legacy, visibility, and the art of leaving your mark</p><p>It’s a conversation about courage, refinement, and the power of showing up for yourself at a new level.</p><p>We&#39;ll leave you with three powerful steps to take when you start expecting more.</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy the listen and if you know someone who needs to hear this please do pass it on with our love.</p>","author_name":"Elizabeth Cairns & Fiona Humberstone"}