Ep 2 | Leading without a map

Tutum Talk with Cara Nance

When you step into leadership without a roadmap, it’s easy to feel lost, lonely, and unsure if you’re doing it right.

In this episode of Tutum Talk, Gallup-Certified Coach and founder of Tutum Leadership Coaching, Cara Nance, explores what it means to lead without a clear path - and how to find your footing when you’ve been handed responsibility without real preparation.

You’ll learn why so many new and seasoned leaders alike feel stuck in survival mode, and how unclear expectations and inherited dysfunction quietly drain trust and morale. Cara shares real stories, reflective questions, and practical ways to begin leading with more presence and less pressure - even when you don’t have all the answers.

💭 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The hidden emotional cost of unclear expectations
• Why “readiness” is a myth - and how real growth happens in motion
• How to rebuild trust and calm by leading with curiosity, not control
• Three reflective questions to help you realign your leadership journey

Whether you’re a new leader learning as you go, or a seasoned one rebuilding after burnout, this episode is your reminder:
You don’t need the whole map to lead well - just the courage to take the next right step.

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It helps more leaders find this community - and reminds them they’re not alone on the journey.

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About Tutum Talk:

Tutum Talk with Cara Nance is a podcast for leaders who lead with heart - even when they doubt themselves. Through honest conversations about presence, intuition, courage, and connection, Cara helps listeners build leadership rooted in humanity, not perfection.

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