116: Are You a High Achiever or a Workaholic? Spot the Signs Before Burnout Hits

What if workaholism isn’t just ambition — but a disease? For high achievers caught in hustle culture, that drive to succeed may actually be fueling burnout and keeping you stuck. In this episode of Boss Babe Reset, we sit down with Carolyn Troyan, CEO of Leadership 360, to uncover the truth about overwork. Carolyn shares why hustle culture conditions us to ignore the warning signs, how tying identity to productivity backfires, and what leaders can do to set healthier tones for their teams. If you’ve ever wondered why “just working harder” isn’t solving the exhaustion, this conversation will change your perspective. By tuning in, you’ll discover: The 3 overlooked signs of burnout most high achievers miss before it’s too late. Why workaholism mimics addiction and can quietly drain your health and joy. Tangible micro habits and mindset shifts to recharge while still performing at a high level. Press play now to learn how to stop workaholism from running your life — and finally break free from hustle culture without losing your edge. ✨ Take the Boss Babe Archetype Test mentioned in the episode to uncover your unique strengths, self-care style, and blind spots. It only takes 3 minutes and is a game-changer for balancing ambition and wellbeing: bossbabereset.com/test Connect with the Guest: LinkedIn: Carolyn Troyan Leadership 360: Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ready to build the business that replaces your 9-to-5? Join us inside the Clocked Out Collective at start.clockedout.media.Free 5-Minute TrainingEvery woman I know who successfully built a business while working a 9-to-5 followed the same four steps — and almost all of them tried to skip step one.So I created a free 5-minute training specifically for the woman who is still clocking into work every day while trying to build something bigger on the side.➡️ Watch the free training here👀 Join the Clocked Out Collective ClockedOUT is a business and productivity podcast for the high-achieving female entrepreneur building a side hustle while working a 9-to-5. Each week we deliver business building tips, work-life balance and self-care strategies, and real talk on hustle culture so you can grow your business, hit new revenue milestones, and beat burnout while still on payroll.Follow us on Instagram: @clockedout.media