In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Erica Rooney—chief people officer, executive coach, and now, author of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shattering Limiting Beliefs and Toxic Behaviors to Uncover Infinite Possibilities. And let me tell you, this chat was a must-hear for any woman who has ever felt stuck, doubted herself, or hesitated to take a big leap (yep, that’s all of us!).
Erica gets it. She’s been there. She climbed the corporate ladder, got to the top, and thought… “Wait, this is it?” She realized that women in the workplace weren’t just battling glass ceilings—they were also stuck on sticky floors like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and burnout. Sound familiar?
One of the wildest stats she shared? Women will look at a job posting and if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, they won’t even apply. Meanwhile, men apply if they check off just 60%. (Cue the facepalm.)
So what’s the fix? Erica’s SNAP framework is a game-changer:
✅ Stop and take note – What is your body telling you? Sweaty palms? Racing heart? Pay attention.
✅ Name it – Call out the limiting belief. Imposter syndrome? Fear of failure? Own it.
✅ Ask and answer – Is this belief actually true? What’s the worst-case scenario, and can you handle it? (Hint: You can.)
✅ Pivot – Reframe your thinking. Instead of “I have to do this,” try “I get to do this.”
The best part? This framework isn’t just for the boardroom. It applies to every aspect of life—career moves, relationships, big life transitions. Because as Erica says, new level, new devil. The fears don’t disappear—you just get better at overcoming them.
This is just the surface of our conversation on overcoming self-doubt, perfectionism, and other limiting beliefs that act as ‘sticky floors,’ preventing women from reaching their full potential.
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