Mr Darcy, Workplace Anxiety and the Exhaustion of Being the Capable One

Mr Darcy, Workplace Anxiety and the Exhaustion of Being the Capable One

July 6, 2026 · 24 min · Season 4 · Episode 15

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The episode discusses the hidden toll of being highly competent at work and features a guest who shares her experiences with workplace anxiety and exhaustion.

Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. You can be excellent at your job and still be running on fumes. We talk about the kind of competence that gets applauded, the calm voice, the quick fixes, the “no problem” email, and how that same capability can quietly turn into a costume that drains your health. I introduce Frederica, a high-performing interior designer who manages people, holds pressure, and keeps everything moving while feeling deplete...

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