About this episode

The episode explores the reasons behind burnout in high achievers and offers insights on achieving sustainable success.

🎙️ Why do so many high achievers end up burned out?Most leaders assume burnout is caused by working too hard. But what if the real problem is how we define success?In this episode of The CLIMB Leadership Development and Confident Leader Podcast, Rahul Karan Sharma sits down with Harvard-trained organizational psychologist, leadership consultant, and recovering overachiever Erika Coleman to explore the hidden cost of achievement, the psychology of burnout, and what it takes to build sustainable success without lowering your standards.Erika shares her personal journey of building a seven-figure business while navigating one of the most difficult seasons of her life. Together, they unpack why high performers often confuse movement with growth, how overachievement quietly erodes confidence, and what leaders can do to create lasting impact without sacrificing their well-being.If you're an executive, entrepreneur, manager, or ambitious professional striving to grow without burning out, this conversation is for you.🔑 In This Episode You'll Learn:• Why high achievers are more vulnerable to burnout• The difference between effort and effectiveness• How to separate busyness from…

People in this episode

Host: Rahul Karan Sharma

Guest: Erika Coleman

Topics covered

• burnout
• high performers
• leadership
• sustainable success
• overachievement
• mental health

Keywords

• burnout
• high achievers
• leadership
• sustainable success
• overachievement
• confidence
• mental health
• growth
• effort
• effectiveness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard, CLIMB Leadership Development and Confident Leader Podcast

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