One of the hardest lessons I ever had to learn in my career was that pressure was not a good thing. I spent years thinking that it was the motivator that drove me to success, when in reality it was sabotaging me day by day. It led to over committing, people pleasing, imposter syndrome… and pretty much every other bad habit I had.
The good news: I’ve been through it, so I know how to work through that pressure so you can finally feel free.
Have you ever started at a job, only to realize a few months in that it’s not a good fit? Maybe the culture isn’t a good match, or the manager you’re reporting to is an absolute nightmare… Whatever it is, it’s disappointing to say the least! You don’t want to have to start from square one of your job search again…
Read MoreIf you’re like most high achievers, you might struggle with prioritizing yourself. That’s because many high achievers are also what I call “professional people pleasers” - they put everyone else’s needs before their own.
If that sounds familiar, read on…
Read MoreAre you sabotaging yourself? As a coach who works with high achievers to build more engaging, balanced careers, this is an alarming trend I’ve seen over the last 6 years. Way more people are doing this than they realize.
Are you guilty? Let’s do a deep-dive into the three most popular ways that people self-sabotage their careers…
Read MoreSometimes in life, the absolute worst thing possible happens at the worst time. No matter how much we try to plan in advance and control things, sometimes a crisis happens. I was reminded of this lesson in January because our family had some serious personal challenges, so I’m sharing a behind the scenes look…
Read MoreAt Empowered Achievers, we talk a lot about career fulfillment. Teaching people how to build happier, more aligned careers “for them” is our entire focus! That’s why today we’ll be digging into the top thing you need to quit doing in 2023 if you want lasting happiness. Ready?...
Read MoreThere are many benefits to being a high achiever, but today, I wanted to share about the “curse of the high achiever”. This is the inadvertent flip-side of the success this group enjoys, and as a coach who has worked with overachievers for the last 5+ years, it’s something that I’ve become very familiar with. It might even be happening to you without your knowledge!
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
“How did I end up in this industry?”
“Do I even like my job, or am I just good at it?”
“Is this the work that I really want to do long term?”
You might be struggling with this.
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