Put Me In, Coach—I'm SO Ready to Bloom
I played sports from middle school all the way through college.
I practiced. I prepared. I ran. I sprinted. I played hard. I rested.
And then I did it all over again.
(sounds a lot like corporate life, doesn’t it?)
I was beat up and bruised—but I loved the game.
No matter what, I always had nervous energy before a match.
It didn’t matter who we were playing or what our record was.
Every time, right before the game started? I’d have to pee. It never failed.
That nervous energy fuels me. It energizes me. It runs through my veins—reminding me that I’m alive, powerful, and ready to do something bold.
And here’s the thing… it’s still with me.
Even now.
You know that energy. I know you do.
It’s the same energy that says:
She’s not new to this.
She’s led teams. Built strategies. Managed crises. Crushed goals.
She’s got the résumé. The receipts. The results.
But unlike college field hockey, where there was a clear path to winning…
Here in the corporate world, the rules are blurry.
The path is confusing. Sometimes even daunting.
And that’s when the doubt creeps in.
She starts waiting for permission.
Waiting for someone to notice.
To say, “You’re ready.”
But here’s the truth: she’s already ready.
For the next level.
The bigger role.
The spotlight.
The leadership seat with her name on it.
It’s not that she lacks talent.
It’s that she’s spent years playing it safe.
Waiting for the “perfect time.”
Trying not to rock the boat.
But now?
There’s a fire in her belly.
A “put me in, coach—I’m ready to play” kind of energy.
Because like spring, she’s done with the quiet season.
The pruning. The waiting. The behind-the-scenes work.
It’s over.
She’s ready to bloom.
So if you’ve been feeling held back—not because you aren’t qualified, but because you’ve been dimming your light or second-guessing the timing—consider this your sign.
It’s not just your turn.
It’s your time.
So lace up those cleats.
Get ready. Step forward. Speak up.
Let the world see what you’ve been cultivating all along.
Because when you finally decide to show up fully?
You’re going to knock their socks off.
And I can’t wait to have a front row seat. 🌱
