180 - Beyond the Gold Stars: Rethinking Success from Within with Cortney McDermott

Ever feel like you're "miserably successful"? In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, we dive deep with bestselling author and TEDx speaker Cortney McDermott on what it really means to redefine success.  Cortney opens up about her journey from corporate success to internal fulfillment, sharing how societal pressures and consumerism fuel our sense of “not enough.”  Together, we explore practical strategies to shift from external validation to inner peace, self-trust, and mindful leadership. Tune in to discover how true success starts within—and why you already have everything you need to shine. 🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:  Take the Spicy Pepper Stress Quiz and explore Carole Jean's new book 'Unleashing Sustainable Energy' at Whittington Well-Being's website: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/  🔗 Connect with Cortney McDermott: Website: WWW.CORTINC.COM #RedefineSuccess #InnerFulfillment #MindfulLeadership #BeyondChronicBurnout