A Mindset Shift + Support Map for High-Impact Work Without Enough Backup
Have you ever found yourself working late into the night, wondering why everything feels so much harder than it should? Why, despite your dedication and capabilities, you’re constantly playing catch-up? You’re not alone, and more importantly—you’re not the problem.
The Truth About “Not Being Ready”
For years, I heard the same messages you probably have:
- “You just need more experience”
- “Take another certification course”
- “Maybe you’re not strategic enough”
- “You need to be more confident”
I internalized these messages, thinking if I just worked harder, learned more, or somehow became “more ready,” things would click into place. But here’s what I discovered: what I lacked wasn’t skill or experience—it was access to the right resources and support.
The Real Challenge: Access Gaps
When you’re doing high-impact work—especially in HR, DEI, or leadership roles—without adequate backup, it’s easy to internalize every struggle as a personal failing. But let’s be clear about what’s really happening:
✦ You don’t lack talent → You lack access to resources
✦ You’re not unqualified → You’re under-supported
✦ You’re not falling behind → You’re carrying more than your share
A Different Approach: The Support Map
I’ve spent years working with professionals who felt stuck, overwhelmed, or “not enough.” Through this work, I’ve developed a comprehensive framework for identifying and closing these access gaps—one that focuses on getting you the right support instead of telling you to “try harder.”
This framework helps you:
- Identify specific resource gaps holding you back
- Create strategic asks for what you actually need
- Build support systems that work for your reality
- Transform overwhelming responsibilities into manageable strategies
Your Next Step: Get The Complete Guide
I’ve compiled everything I’ve learned into “You’re Not the Problem: The Complete Support Map”—a comprehensive guide that includes:
- A step-by-step framework for identifying your access gaps
- Templates for creating effective resource requests
- Strategies for building support systems from scratch
- Real-world examples and success stories
- Actionable worksheets and reflection tools
👉 The complete guide is available as a PDF download with this post.
A Final Truth
Remember: You’re not failing at your job. You’re doing remarkable work without adequate support. And that’s something we can change.
Ready to transform how you approach your work? Download the complete guide and join our community of professionals who are done with “trying harder” and ready to get properly resourced.
P.S. If you’re stuck on something and wondering how I’ve approached it, send me a message. Your question might even spark a future edition.
P.P.S. If you’d rather talk it through, you can book some time with me here.