The Question Every Leader Asks Before Their Biggest Move
Before becoming a strategic advisor, she was an architect — designing structures built to stand the test of time. That same thinking shapes everything she does today.
The women she works with have already built something remarkable. But when the stakes get higher, clarity doesn't always come easy. Most high-achieving women are navigating their biggest decisions alone.
That's where everything changes.
In this episode, we're talking about what it takes to make strong, well-timed decisions at the top — without the second-guessing. How understanding the way you're wired gives you a strategic edge.
If you're a senior woman leader asking 'what's next' — this one is for you.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:51 - Marta's Origin Story: Growing Up in Communist Poland
05:05 - Moving to the UK and Building a Property Portfolio
07:00 - The Trap of Achieving Financial Goals and Still Feeling Empty
09:09 - The Most Important Question: What Do You Really Want?
13:42 - Preparing the Bottom Line Before Leaving Your 9 to 5
17:01 - When Your Body Forces the Change: Burnout and Breakdown
20:11 - Entrepreneurship as a Spiritual Journey
23:24 - Practical Steps for Transitioning Out of a Day Job
29:00 - Flipping the Script: Charging for Value, Not Hours
34:18 - The Biggest Lesson: Learning to Trust Yourself
38:14 - The Dream That Changed Everything (April 2020)
44:10 - How Marta Helps Female Executives Make Decisions With Clarity
46:29 - Who Is Meant for Entrepreneurship (and Who Isn't)
48:23 - The "What Do You Really Want?" Exercise: Go 7 Layers Deep
50:25 - Final Words: Clarity Comes from Action, Not Waiting
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