31. The Power of Being vs. Performing

About this episode

This episode discusses the shift from performing to being, focusing on the challenges faced by high-achieving women in seeking external validation.

Send us Fan Mail Are you caught in the endless loop of doing, achieving, and proving yourself—yet still feeling unfulfilled? You’re not alone. In this episode of No Cape Required, I sit down with coach and former corporate executive Zerina Derveni to explore a powerful shift: moving from constant performing to simply being. We talk about why so many high-achieving women burn out chasing external validation—and how aligning with your core values allows you to lead and live with authenticity, c...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Dara Rossi

Guest: Zerina Derveni

Topics covered

• self-fulfillment
• burnout
• authenticity
• core values
• high-achieving women
• performing vs being

Keywords

• self improvement
• burnout
• authenticity
• core values
• high-achieving women
• performance
• fulfillment

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