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️ Episode Title: Get Unstuck
You're Not Lucky & Loss Aversion is Keeping You Stuck: Why Brilliant Women Stay Too Long in Roles That Don’t Serve Them
Description:
Too many brilliant women are staying in roles, projects and environments that are draining them — not because they’re unsure, uncommitted or ungrateful, but because of something far more subtle: loss aversion.
In this episode, Bron breaks down the psychology that’s holding high-performing women back — and why feeling lucky for your current situation is a trap, not a truth. You’ll learn why smart women stay too long, how this contributes to burnout, and what to do when you know something’s no longer right but fear talking yourself out of change.
This isn’t about dramatic exits. It’s about clear, grounded decisions that honour your ambition, protect your energy, and help you step into your next chapter without apology.
If you’ve ever said:
- “I know it’s not right anymore… but I’ve worked so hard to get here.”
- “It’s not terrible… I should be grateful.”
- “I don’t want to lose what I’ve built…”
…then this one’s for you.
What You'll Hear:
- Why loss aversion, sunk cost fallacy, and status quo bias hit women harder
- How these biases keep you managing energy instead of leading with it
- The difference between leaving now and deciding now
- Power-based questions to create clarity when you feel stuck
- How to build your own ‘gain map’ and shift from self-protection to self-leadership
- What happens when you stop calling it luck and start owning your value
References & Resources:
- Kahneman, D., & Tversky, A. (1979). Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision under Risk. Econometrica. Read the paper
- McKinsey & LeanIn. (2023). Women in the Workplace Report. Access the report
- Womens Agenda. (2025). The burnout crisis facing Australian women in 2025 Read article
- The Decision Lab: Loss Aversion Bias Explained
Connect With Bron:
If this resonated, come connect with me on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear your thoughts — or better yet, join the conversation and tag a brilliant woman you know who's ready to lead from clarity, not fear.
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