Reclaiming Life from Overperformance - with Pippa Grange

About this episode

Jeevan Matharu interviews psychologist Pippa Grange about the hidden costs of overperformance and how to redefine success.

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast , “Reclaiming Life from Overperformance” with Pippa Grange , I sit down with a renowned psychologist, leadership expert, and former Head of People & Team Development at the FA to explore the hidden cost of constantly chasing more. She worked with Gareth Southgate's team during his World Cup tenure. We dive into her powerful book Life Reclaimed , unpacking the concept of “overperformance” — the relentless pursuit of success, validation, and achievement that can quietly lead to burnout, disconnection, and loss of self. Pippa shares how high performers can become trapped in cycles of pressure and identity tied to output, and more importantly, how to break free. This is a deeply reflective conversation about redefining success, reconnecting with what truly matters, and building a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. We explore purpose, identity, emotional awareness, and how to move from constant doing… to meaningful being. A powerful episode for anyone striving for more — and wondering if it’s costing them too much. 🌐 Pippa Grange's Book – Life Reclaimed https://amzn.eu/d/0fUAvSm0 🔥 Sponsored By: ☕ Strong…

People in this episode

Host: Jeevan Matharu

Guest: Pippa Grange

Topics covered

• overperformance
• burnout
• success
• identity
• emotional awareness
• self-improvement

Keywords

• overperformance
• burnout
• success
• identity
• emotional awareness
• self-improvement
• leadership
• validation

Sponsors

Strong Coffee Company, More Labs, LiQure Gummies

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Life Reclaimed

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