🎧 Episode Overview:

If you’ve ever found yourself paralyzed by indecision, whether it’s about applying for a new job, enrolling in a course, or saying yes to a leadership opportunity—this episode is for you.

I created the Aligned Action Audit after several powerful conversations with nurses on the CME waitlist. Many of them weren’t struggling with motivation, they were struggling with decision clarity. This tool will help you assess professional opportunities (big or small) in a way that’s grounded, strategic, and personal.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a framework you can return to again and again to make aligned career decisions with more confidence and less mental spiraling.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to use the Aligned Action Audit to evaluate any professional opportunity
• Why “vision fit” is more important than status or resume padding
• How to distinguish between a helpful stretch and an unsustainable strain
• What your hesitation might actually be trying to tell you
• Five final “gut check” questions I’d ask if I were coaching you directly

🧠 Key Ideas to Take With You:

• Not every growth opportunity is aligned growth.
• Capacity isn’t just about time—it’s about energy, logistics, and support.
• ROI isn’t always financial—sometimes momentum, clarity, or confidence is the most valuable return.
• Hesitation isn’t a red flag. It’s a yellow flag asking you to slow down and get curious.

🎧 How to Get the Most Out of This Episode:

Grab a journal or notebook and walk through the audit with a real decision you’re facing. Whether it’s CME or something else entirely, the clarity you’ll gain can help you take action with more intention and less overthinking.

🛠️ Practical Actions You Can Take:

• Use the 4-part Aligned Action Audit to assess your next big decision
• Reflect on which of the three hesitation types you tend to fall into
• Ask yourself: Is this a detour disguised as growth?
• Schedule a 15-minute lightning call with me if you're considering CME and need help deciding

📣 Special Announcements:

✨ The doors to Change Maker Essentials are officially OPEN!

Early action pricing ends Tuesday at midnight—save $300 by enrolling early.

💸 We also created a full funding guide PDF for you to send to your employer or HR rep. Many hospitals have PD budgets or tuition coverage, and this guide helps you make the case.

📲 Call to Action:

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• Take the quiz to find your best-fit NTS resource if you’re unsure where to begin