150 - 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Coach (That Apply to Every High-Achiever): On imposter syndrome, failure, and why confidence beats perfection every single time

Want more of this? On Substack I share longer reflections, practical tools, and honest conversations that don't make it onto the pod. Join the Burnout-Free Me community: https://amygrimmburnoutfreeme.substack.com   Episode Details: You've done the work. You've built the career. So why does it still feel like you're dragging yourself through every single day? In this milestone 150th episode, Dr. Amy Grimm gets real about the three things she wishes she'd known before becoming a coach — and why every ambitious woman in a high-responsibility role needs to hear them. This episode isn't just for aspiring coaches. It's for the new grad vet suddenly expected to lead a whole team. The woman who just got promoted and is quietly terrified. The entrepreneur who left stability to chase something that actually lights her up. These are the lessons nobody tells you — and they might change how you see everything. What You'll Learn: Why stepping into something new tends to surface the exact patterns you thought you'd already dealt with (and what that actually means) The real reason your burnout followed you into your next chapter — and how to finally stop running from it What one early coaching failure taught Amy about the limits of her training — and the humbling moment she realized what was missing Why failing more than you succeed isn't a red flag — it's literally the mechanism that creates long-term success The surprising reason confidence matters more than having perfect skills — whether you're a coach, a leader, or just trying to show up better How perfectionism quietly keeps high-achievers small, stuck, and mentally replaying every conversation they've ever had Plus — Amy celebrates 150 episodes and reflects on the evolution from The Daring DVM Podcast to Burnout-Free Me, and what it means to finally be building something that feels like her. Links & Resources: Join the Burnout-Free Me community on Substack: https://amygrimmburnoutfreeme.substack.com Work with Amy: https://burnoutfreeme.com About Amy: Dr. Amy Grimm is a veterinarian, success coach, and wellbeing expert and the host of Burnout-Free Me — the podcast for high-achieving women who are done running on empty. Real talk, practical tools, and honest mindset shifts every week. If this episode resonated, please take 30 seconds to leave a rating and review — it helps more women find the show. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.