So let me tell you this. Lucy Quist always knew she wanted to be a CEO. She worked hard, broke barriers, and finally made it to the top. But when she got there, the reality wasn’t what she imagined. Instead of celebration, she found resistance, constant relitigation of her place, and the weight of proving herself every single day.In this conversation, Lucy shares the lessons behind that journey. How she prepares when stepping into a new organization. Why defining success early makes all the difference. And what it really means to evolve as a leader while still staying true to yourself.We talk about the myths of authenticity, the pressure of being the first, and what happens when high performance still leaves you feeling broken. And we get to the big moment: the decision to step away and start again.If you’ve ever chased a dream role, only to find it came with more cost than reward, Lucy’s story will resonate. This is about ambition, resilience, and the courage to rewrite what success really means.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Lucy Quist and the Bold New Normal02:20 Entering new organizations – mindset and game plan05:34 Defining success in different leadership contexts07:10 Evolving as a leader and balancing authenticity14:30 Becoming a CEO – bold decisions and reality checks18:41 Cultural resistance and building belief in teams21:03 Gender bias and the cost of proving yourself28:14 Why leaders must prepare for the next role, not just the current one33:20 Executive fatigue and women feeling broken at the top37:25 Lucy’s turning point – stepping away from the CEO role38:28 Closing reflections and preview of part twoConnect with Lucy Quist:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-quist-123556/Website: www.lucyquist.comConnect with Uche:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ucheofodileTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uche_ofodileInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucheofodile/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucheofodileofficial/