Season 1 | Episode 38: Letting Go of Perfectionism Without Losing Your Edge

Show Notes:

In this episode of C-Suite Secrets, host Heather Parsons sits down with Cara Kuhn, former corporate talent acquisition leader turned healer and coach, to explore the intersection of ambition, identity, and sustainable success.

Cara shares her journey from a 20+ year corporate career to founding a purpose driven healing and coaching practice for high performing women. Together, Heather and Cara unpack what happens when external success no longer feels fulfilling, and why many driven professionals reach a point where staying the same feels riskier than changing.

The conversation dives deep into themes that resonate strongly with founders, executives, and senior leaders, including perfectionism, imposter syndrome, burnout, control, boundaries, and the difference between healthy drive and trauma driven ambition. Cara explains how nervous system regulation and self awareness play a critical role in leadership, decision making, and long term performance, especially for analytical thinkers who may be skeptical of “woo” concepts.

Heather and Cara also discuss practical ways leaders can apply this work in real life, from pausing before reacting, to celebrating small wins, setting boundaries without guilt, and letting go of control to enable team and business growth. They address common misconceptions in the healing space, including quick fix promises and spiritual bypassing, and emphasize that true growth requires both inner work and intentional action.

This episode is especially relevant for women navigating midlife transitions, entrepreneurship, leadership roles, and periods of personal and professional reinvention. Cara leaves listeners with actionable guidance on clarity, intention setting, mentorship, and trusting yourself enough to take the first step before you feel “ready.”

Listeners will walk away with a grounded, practical understanding of how healing and self leadership directly impact confidence, pricing, boundaries, and the ability to scale both life and business.

Bio:

Cara Kuhn is a Talent Acquisition Leader and Business Owner. She turned her love of coaching and developing high performing teams over the past two decades into her own business. Now she helps guide women to achieve more clarity, confidence, and conviction in who they are so they can feel more connected to their purpose and experience abundance in their lives. 

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