About this episode

This episode challenges the 'always-on' mindset and encourages overachievers to pause and process for sustainable success.

In this Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Jane Chen to challenge the “always-on” mindset and invite overachievers into something radically different: pause, process, and thrive. Jane is a best-selling author, leadership coach, and social entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Embrace Global.If you’ve been sprinting toward success at the cost of your well-being, this episode is your reminder that slowing down is exactly how you move forward with intention. Inside This Episode: Pause Before You Push: Why high achievers need to interrupt the cycle of constant doing to reconnect with themselves and avoid burnout. The Hidden Cost of Achievement: How chasing impact, success, and validation can quietly deplete your energy, identity, and joy. From Impact to Inner Work: Jane’s journey from building a global health company to finding healing through surfing, stillness, and self-reflection. Compassion Over Grit: Why resilience isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about practicing self-compassion and emotional awareness. Healing Is a Strategy: Exploring powerful modalities like internal family systems (IFS), therapy, and slowing down as tools for sustainable leadership. Letting Go of…

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