A July Reset for Emerging Leaders
July often carries a quiet energy. With the first half of the year behind us, the pace softens, just enough to breathe, and creates a brief, welcome space to reflect.
This pause is a powerful opportunity. Not because it’s time to disengage – It’s an invitation to something more valuable: a reset.
July invites you to stop waiting on the “perfect time,” the “right opportunity,” or “more clarity.” It’s time to move from maybe to meaningful momentum. Not through hustle, but through intentional leadership action grounded in intuition, awareness, and courage.
The Weight of “Maybe”
You’ve felt it before:
- “Maybe I should speak up.”
- “Maybe it’s time to take that next step.”
- “Maybe I’m ready to lead differently.”
But then comes the pause. The second-guessing. The internal tug-of-war between what you know and what you’re unsure how to act on.
“Maybe” feels safe, but over time, it becomes heavy. The longer we wait, the more distant those inner nudges become. And yet, they’re often our most honest guideposts.
Intuition Is a Leadership Skill
We often associate leadership with logic, data, and decision-making frameworks. And while those are important, there’s another kind of knowing that matters just as much, especially for emerging leaders finding their footing: intuition.
Intuition isn’t irrational. It’s insight that moves faster than words. It’s the leadership instinct that helps you:
- Sense when a conversation needs to shift
- Recognize when a goal is no longer aligned
- Feel when it’s time to step up or step back
Quantum theory tells us that observation influences outcome. In other words, when you start to notice the subtle signals inside yourself and around you, the system begins to change. So does your leadership.
What Keeps Us Stuck
So why don’t we move?
Because “maybe” buys us time. It feels like we’re doing something – evaluating, preparing, considering. But too often, “maybe” becomes a mask for:
- Fear of getting it wrong
- Uncertainty about how others will react
- Pressure to be “ready” before acting
The truth? Leadership rarely comes with perfect conditions. It comes from practice. From movement.
From Internal Signal to External Action
Here’s how to begin turning those intuitive nudges into purposeful action:
Name the Nudge
- What keeps surfacing in your thoughts or conversations? What idea, decision, or shift has been quietly pulling at your attention?
- Write it down. Say it aloud. Naming it gives it shape—and power.
- Write it down. Speak it aloud. Naming it gives it shape and power.
Ask: What’s One Step I Can Take? – Not ten. Not the whole plan. One.
- Want to mentor someone? Reach out to schedule a coffee.
- Feeling misaligned? Block time to revisit your goals.
- Sensing a shift in your team? Open the door to conversation.
Small moves build real momentum.
Create Space to Hear Yourself
In a noisy, reactive world, intuitive insight gets drowned out. Take 10 minutes a day to unplug and tune back in through journaling, walking, or quiet reflection. You’ll be surprised what clarity comes when you slow down enough to listen.
Let Go of the Outcome
The purpose of movement isn’t certainty – it’s discovery. Trust that every action, even a small one, teaches you something. Confidence doesn’t precede action; it follows it.
InteraWorks Programs That Support Intuitive Action
Our work is built on the idea that clarity, focus, and sustainable leadership come from within, then extend outward into systems, teams, and culture.
If you’re ready to stop circling the “maybes” and move toward aligned action, we’ve got the tools to help:
Inside Out Leadership: Designed for emerging leaders ready to connect their intuition and identity to their leadership impact. Learn how to lead from a deeper place of awareness, trust, and presence.
Cultivating Well-Being™: Intuition doesn’t thrive in burnout. This program helps leaders develop habits that support mental, emotional, and physical well-being, allowing clarity and sustainable action to follow naturally.
Best Year Yet®: If your goals feel scattered or disconnected, this program helps you refocus with intention, whether it’s January or July.
This is Your July Reset
The second half of the year doesn’t require a reinvention. It calls for reconnection. To yourself. To your voice. To what you know, deep down, it’s time to do.
So ask yourself: What am I ready to stop “maybe-ing” and start moving on?
Let this month be the moment you begin.
You don’t need to leap – just step.
Author – Stacy Cross InteraWorks Director of Content + Branding
About InteraWorks
InteraWorks is a global learning company on a mission to elevate the human experience at work. Specializing in professional development and performance enablement, we offer top-rated learning programs based on four defined conditions that must exist for individuals, teams including Effective Edge, Best Year Yet, and the Essentials series. Our integrated learning framework and online tools generate immediate and sustainable breakthroughs in performance. Through decades of working at all levels in enterprise companies across many industries, we’ve built a reputation for helping people and organizations harness their focus, mindset, talent, and energy to produce results that matter most.
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