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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 22 MIN

#24 - The hyper achiever trap: what got you here is now holding you back

from Nextfem Leaders · host Isabel Fonseca

Earn CPD credit for listening to this episodeThis episode, "The Hyper Achiever Trap: What Got You Here Is Now Holding You Back," has been accredited by The CPD Group. If you'd like to log this listen towards your professional development, register your attendance and download your CPD certificate here: https://thecpd.group/p/KP4VD38Welcome to the Nextfem Leaders Podcast!Have you ever felt like your drive, the very thing that has taken you so far, is now working against you? This episode is for you.We go deep into one of the most normalised saboteurs in high-achieving corporate women: the Hyper-Achiever. What it really is, what it is costing you as a leader, and four practices to transcend it so your strengths take you further instead of holding you back.This is also my story.Resources mentioned:→ Take the free Saboteur Assessment → https://positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/→ Metta Meditation — free recording on Insight Timer → https://insig.ht/wxFIvVpPX1bQuestions to reflect:Where in your leadership is the Hyper-Achiever showing up most and what is it costing you?What would change if your worth was no longer tied to your next result?How do you define a good day and is that definition setting you up to win?What has the Hyper-Achiever already cost you that you have never fully named?References: Shirzad Chamine — Positive Intelligence · Dr. Kristin Neff — Self-Compassion · Stephen Covey — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleDon't miss a single insight, subscribe to our monthly newsletter for updates, exclusive tips, and empowering resources straight to your inbox.⁠https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1657777/171964544851117655/share⁠1:1 Leadership Coaching — Becoming HERSix months of deep clarity, confidence, and inner leadership. Book a free strategy session →⁠https://calendly.com/isabelfonseca/careerstrategysession⁠Music CreditMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)Track: Floating in Space by Danijel Zambo⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/floating-in-space⁠License code: E3XA5M3RNXJFBRJNStay connected→ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nextfemleaders/⁠→ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-fonseca-coaching/⁠If this episode resonated, share it with a woman in your life who needed to hear this today.Thank you for being here. Thank you for walking this journey with me.

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