EP 112: How Working Moms Take Back Control: Systems, Identity Shifts and Having it All with Courtney Cecil

Today on The Sarah Centrella Show, my friend Courtney Cecil joins me for a real conversation about what it actually looks like to be a high-achieving working mom trying to hold everything together, and why so many women feel like they’re constantly in reaction mode instead of in control of their lives. She is the Founder of Working Mom's Movement, a coach for working moms and podcast host. (Watch it on YouTube)

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We get into the pressure of managing a demanding career while being present at home, the mental load that never shuts off, and the disconnect so many women feel between how capable they are and how stretched thin they’ve become. Courtney shares how her corporate background shaped the way she approached performance, productivity, and expectations, and how that eventually led her to realize that the problem isn’t effort, it’s the systems and structure we’re relying on.

This conversation breaks down what actually needs to change to move out of survival mode. We talk about building practical systems that support real life, not perfection, how to shift out of the constant cycle of reacting and into intentional decision-making, and what it looks like to redefine control in a way that allows you to show up fully in your career, your family, and for yourself.

If you’ve ever felt like life is running you, like you’re doing everything “right” but still ending the day exhausted and behind, this episode will give you a different way to think about how you’re operating, and what it takes to finally create a life that works.

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About the Host: Sarah Centrella is a keynote speaker, executive mindset coach, and multi–bestselling author known for teaching people how to create a clear vision for their future and develop the mental fitness to achieve it. She is the author of four books, including Think It, and has worked with professional athletes, executives, corporate teams, entrepreneurs, and organizations around the world. Book her to speak at your next event. Sarah is also a podcast host and the Founder of VIVIAMO.

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