A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP33: The 3-Step Divorce Strategy That Helps Women Avoid Regret

What if the biggest mistake in a high-conflict divorce is making decisions without a strategy? In this powerful episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Courtney Harkness, an executive divorce strategist and founder of Courtney Harkness Coaching, to explore how women can approach divorce with more clarity, preparation, and confidence. Courtney shares her personal experience navigating a high-conflict divorce while co-owning a business with her former spouse, and how that experience shaped the work she does today helping women protect their finances, energy, and future during one of life’s most challenging transitions. Together, Gillian and Courtney discuss why divorce requires more than emotional decisions. They explore the importance of preparation, strategic thinking, and staying grounded when facing difficult circumstances. In this episode, you’ll discover Courtney’s three-stage approach to navigating divorce: stabilize, strategize, and execute. She explains why emotional regulation is not separate from the process, but an important part of making clear decisions. You’ll also learn what to consider before announcing your decision, how to organize documents and create a roadmap, and why the goal is not always about winning, but reaching an outcome you can confidently move forward from. Courtney also opens up about the challenges that can appear in high-conflict relationships, including financial concerns, addiction, infidelity, and blame-shifting. She explains how having the right support system, alongside legal and financial professionals, can help women stay focused on their priorities. Beyond divorce itself, Courtney shares how she helps women rebuild after the transition through career changes, dating, reinvention, and creating a new chapter with intention. Courtney Harkness is an executive divorce strategist and founder of Courtney Harkness Coaching. With 25 years of corporate leadership and business experience, she brings a strategic approach to helping women navigate divorce and major life transitions with confidence. This conversation is for anyone facing a difficult divorce, preparing for a possible separation, or supporting someone going through one. Courtney offers a practical reminder that preparation, clarity, and strategy can change the way you move through life’s biggest transitions. Watch this inspiring conversation from A Superwoman Handbook and discover how approaching divorce with a plan can help you protect what matters most and create the foundation for your next chapter.   Connect with Courtney Harkness: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorce.strategy/ Website: https://courtneyharkness.com/   Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com   Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Featured Book Discover more inspiring stories from Gillian Utesch through her book collection, available through the A Superwoman Handbook landing page.   Learn more and explore the books here: https://glassbreaker.gumroad.com/   Video Editing & Social Media Edited by Kaito Kishi Video Editor for A Superwoman Handbook Managing YouTube uploads and social media content.   Connect with Kaito: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaito-kishi-84564636a/ Email: kaitokishi857@gmail.com   #ASuperwomanHandbook #CourtneyHarkness #divorcestrategy  #divorcesupport  #womenempowerment  #lifetransitions  #personalgrowth  #startingover  #resilience  #selfworth  #womeninbusiness #leadership  #healingjourney  #podcast  #viral  #trending  #2026