#20 The Hidden Cost of being good at your Job

You deliver. You’re reliable. You get the messy, high-stakes work because people trust you to make it work.But what happens when being the stable one turns into carrying more than your share?In this episode, we talk about the hidden costs of being a high performer at work — especially in consulting, leadership, and high-pressure environments. We explore why the best performers often get the messiest problems, how resilience can quietly turn into never being allowed to crack, and what it really means when teams start relying on one person too much.We also unpack:• Why high performers attract unclear, high-risk tasks• The difference between being resilient and being stretched too far• Old problems vs. new problems — and why new problems always land on the same people• Being copied vs. being consulted (and why it matters for your career)• Why most teams are dysfunctional — and how that affects your growth• When staying helps you grow, and when it quietly keeps you stuckThis episode isn’t about quick fixes.It’s a conversation for people who recognize themselves as the reliable one — and are starting to question the cost.If this episode sparked a “that’s me” moment, we’d love to hear from you.And if you want more reflections like this, you can subscribe to The New Era Edit.