#108 (Amanda Moore Ortega) Is Your Success Driven By Fear?

If you've ever felt trapped a job that you were very successful at, but left you feeling completely drained, you are not alone. There is a strong driving force within us that keeps us feeling stuck, focusing on what could be lost if we stop, and keeps us sacrificing ourselves in the process...that's fear. In this episode, I have the honor of speaking with Amanda Moore Ortega, who understands this deeply. Amanda Moore Ortega is a certified professional coach who specializes in helping high achievers prevent burnout and find meaningful life balance. She guides clients through the inner work to create a life that not only looks impressive but feels deeply fulfilling, in alignment with their soul values. She is a public speaker and workshop presenter, working with corporate leadership teams, employee ERGs, trade associations, and other professional groups. She lives in Johns Creek, Georgia with her husband, three boys, and two very spoiled Tibetan Terriers. Personal backstory and success driven by fear. (03:23) Burnout, stress, and inner turmoil in high-achieving individuals. (9:10) Amanda reflects on the pressure to succeed in today's culture, where achievement is encouraged at all costs, leading to internal struggles and fear of losing everything. Amanda highlights the scarcity and fear that are prevalent in society, causing individuals to work harder and faster, leading to burnout and mental health issues. The impact of societal pressure on self-worth. (14:06) Toxic success leads to internalized beliefs of worthlessness and the trade-off of current suffering for future happiness. How societal pressure to succeed and conform can lead to burnout and disconnection from one's true self. Life's challenges and finding inner peace. (18:49) How our internal voice can be clouded and quieted down by external factors, and they struggle to find their own inner wisdom. The flipped relationship between stress and rest in modern society. (21:24) The importance of stillness and quietness in life. Stress and rest are flipped in modern society, leading to chronic stress and decreased productivity. Leadership, burnout, and self-coaching. (27:40) Leadership sets the tone for work culture, but fear-based motivation can lead to stress and compromise long-term success. The importance of recognizing signs of burnout before it's too late, and offers practical advice on how to do so. Connect with Amanda: Inwardtoupward.com beyondbalancecoaching.com Is High-Achievement putting you at risk for compromised wellbeing? Take my Free Quiz! Dr. Kelly Kessler is a licensed physical therapist, transformation coach, host of the podcast Rewiring Health, the owner of Optimal You Health and Wellness, LLC and a mom of two boys. Kelly helps high achievers stop feeling exhausted, disconnected, and compromising their health during the pursuit of achievement through nervous system regulation and subconscious reprogramming. Kelly guides her clients through personal transformation to cultivate resilience, live abundantly, and feel connected with themselves. Inspired by her own journey of recovering from persistent negative thoughts, perfectionist beliefs, an eating disorder, chronic back pain, and panic attacks, Kelly has helped achievers harness their profound ability to shift from survival mode to thriving. Kelly has been featured in Authority Magazine, DailyOM, The Everygirl, and Thrive Global.