EP 72: Sustainable Ambition with Kathy Oneto

In this episode, Lis Best is joined by Kathy Oneto, founder of Sustainable Ambition and Host of the Sustainable Ambition Podcast. Kathy discusses how she has redefined ambition, built self-trust, and navigated transitions, both for herself and her clients.

Kathy’s work focuses on the practice of using ambition as a guidepost along your career path and life journey. She supports entrepreneurs and creatives of all kinds, especially those entering a transition period. 

Kathy describes how ambition is like a U-curve, as well as her method for determining where one wants to exist on that spectrum. She outlines several frameworks for getting to know your ambition, values, effort, and vision. Kathy also offers an empowering definition of leadership and reflects on her best practices for energetic maintenance. 

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Episode Outline:

(03:21) Introductions through being over doing

(08:02) Origins of Sustainable Ambition

(17:08) Navigating career transitions

(19:53) The ambition U-curve

(23:37) Determining how to direct your energy and ambition

(32:09) “Right” effort, or managing both our effort and energy

(36:18) Components of a sustaining plan

(41:48) Leadership authenticity and service

(45:33) Clarity of vision in transition 

Resources Mentioned:

• Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish
• Join our next Girls Club Collective Community Power Hour
• Sign up to receive the monthly meditation newsletter

Guest Info: 

• Follow Kathy on LinkedIn: Kathy Oneto
• Follow Kathy on Instagram: @koneto12
• Follow Sustainable Ambition on Instagram: @sustainableambition
• Learn more on the Sustainable Ambition website: sustainableambition.com/resources
• Listen to the Sustainable Ambition podcast: Sustainable Ambition

Follow Us:

• Learn more on our website: girlsclubcollective.co
• Follow us on Instagram: @girls_club_collective
• Connect with us on LinkedIn: Girls Club Collective 

About Lis: 

Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast.

Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.