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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 44 MIN

486. The real reason why high achievers burn out

from Aligned Ambition with Pooja V. · host Pooja Venkatraman

The most important thing, when you’re trying to cure or avoid burnout, is to understand what CAUSES burnout.Because the last thing you want to do is change your job and overhaul your life…only to find yourself burnt out again 6-12 months later.High achievers think burnout is caused by long hours, demanding bosses, and high-pressure targets.And while those things are correlated, they’re not the true root cause.Which is why I’ve seen too many high achievers switch to the “more chill” job…and still end up unhappy.To understand the REAL root cause of burnout – and what you can do to cure or avoid it – listen to this week’s episode.And if burnout feels close (or has already arrived) for you, book a call with me and let’s do a Burnout Audit together.We’ll assess exactly what’s causing your burnout now. And we’ll map out a simple, doable plan for you to stop feeling depleted and get back to feeling like yourself again.Book your free call now: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact For a summary of the key concepts in this episode, check out this guide: https://poojav.substack.com/p/free-guide-the-real-reason-high-achieversAnd email me anytime with thoughts, feedback, and topics you’d like to see covered on the podcast! ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

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