You Can Have it All... But You Can't Do It All: How To Be Ambitious Without Burning Out

You Can Have it All... But You Can't Do It All: How To Be Ambitious Without Burning Out

March 3, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 282

About this episode

The episode discusses how to achieve career success without sacrificing personal health and well-being, featuring insights from leadership coach Katy McFee.

Hey babe! This one is for every woman who's ever thought, “If I just hustle harder, I’ll finally feel successful.” 🙋‍♀️ Today I'm joined by my dear friend Katy McFee—former biotech and tech executive turned leadership coach—who climbed all the way to VP and EVP... only to realize that grinding 10x harder than everyone else wasn’t the answer. In fact? It nearly burned her out. We're talking about what it *actually* takes to rise in your career (or in your life!) without sacrificing your health, your family, or yourself. Whether you're in corporate, running a business, or managing a household, you're going to see yourself in this conversation. Because here's the truth:*you can have it all.... but you cannot do it all. We dive into: - Why “working harder” becomes a liability at higher levels of leadership   - How to identify your zone of genius (and stop obsessing over your weaknesses)   - The burnout recipe most women don’t even realize they’re following   - How to create visibility at work *and* at home without feeling awkward   - Why you're not a tree—and you're allowed to move   - The power of non-negotiables and boundaries…

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