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The Burnout Illusion: Why High Performers are Crashing Quietly
Empowered Team Podcast
29 minutes
1 month ago
The Burnout Illusion: Why High Performers are Crashing Quietly
"You can’t be in performance mode all the time… unless your goal is burnout."
In this solo episode, Kari pulls back the curtain on a quiet epidemic: burnout in high performers. While everything may look "successful" on the outside, many high-performing leaders and professionals are running on fumes behind the scenes.
What You’ll Learn:
The crucial difference between a high performer and a high achiever (and why it matters)
The internal shift that helps avoid burnout while still crushing your goals
Real-life red flags: behavioral, physical, emotional, and cognitive signs of hidden burnout
Stories from Olympic athletes, top executives, and Kari’s own experience with pushing too hard
3 powerful reframes to start feeling progress, peace, and purpose again
📌 Whether you're a founder, leader, or relentless go-getter, this episode will help you spot the burnout signs before they cost you your health, relationships, or impact.
👉 Listen now and share it with someone who really needs to hear this!
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Empowered Team Podcast
Vitality and peak performance coach Kari Schneider and her world-class guests explore how to optimize your performance in leadership, business, and life.