The High Cost of Hesitation – Career & Wealth Strategies for Ambitious Moms

Is Hesitation Silently Costing You Career Growth & Wealth?

Have you ever thought:

👉 “I’ll apply when I’m 100% ready.”

👉 “Now isn’t the right time to negotiate my salary.”

👉 “I need to stay loyal to my current job.”

If so, you’re not alone—but this mindset is costing you money and opportunities every single day.

In this episode of The Shannon Fox Show, I’m joined by Khiara Cureton, an Executive Career & Wealth Coach who specializes in helping ambitious moms break out of career hesitation and step confidently into higher-paying leadership roles.

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🔥 What is Career Hesitation & Why is it So Costly?

“Waiting to feel ready can cost you more than you realize—especially for women.” – Khiara Cureton

✅ Research shows women apply for promotions only when they meet 100% of the qualifications—while men apply at just 60%.

✅ Every year you delay negotiating a raise, you lose compound salary growth—potentially costing you over $100k across your career.

✅ Hesitation keeps you invisible to decision-makers who could help you advance.

🚀 Why Ambitious Moms Must Own Their Ambition

✅ Career success is a strategy, not luck.

✅ It’s time to stop waiting for permission—and start positioning yourself for leadership now.

✅ Visibility matters—speaking up, taking ownership, and advocating for yourself is part of leadership.

💼 3 Practical Steps to Take TODAY to Break Free from Hesitation

✔️ Schedule a Visibility Meeting: Set up a 1:1 with your manager to discuss your career goals and contributions.

✔️ Update Your LinkedIn: Position yourself as a leader through your profile & content.

✔️ Prepare Your Salary Ask: Use Khiara’s simple script: "Based on my contributions and current market data, I’d love to discuss aligning my compensation with the value I bring."

🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode

✔️ Waiting to feel ready is a trap that holds ambitious women back.

✔️ Salary growth is the foundation of wealth building—ask for what you’re worth.

✔️ Leadership starts before you have the title—own your strengths and show up like the leader you are.

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