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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 19 MIN

80. Are You Playing to Lose? Why High-Achieving Women Leaders Burn Out at Work

from The Balanced Leader: Merging Logic and Heart in Women's Leadership

You’re in a meeting. You have the answer. You can feel it. It’s clear. And then… you don’t say it. Or you soften it. Or you wait. If you’ve ever walked out of a moment like that wondering why you held back, you need to listen in.In this episode, I share what it actually means to be playing not to lose versus playing to win, and walk you through the patterns I see in high-performing women who are smart, capable, and respected, but still not the ones people rely on in high-stakes moments. You'll learn how to start speaking with ownership, moving conversations forward, and building the emotional capacity to take action before it feels comfortable.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/80Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndangMentioned in this episode:Join me for The Leadership Edge!You're invited to a complimentary live coaching and activation experience for women who are ready to stop circling the same challenges and start moving forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust. Join us live on June 30 at 2pm - 3:30pm EST. Click the link to register: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/leadership-edgeSign up for The Leadership Edge here!

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You’re in a meeting. You have the answer. You can feel it. It’s clear. And then… you don’t say it. Or you soften it. Or you wait. If you’ve ever walked out of a moment like that wondering why you held back, you need to listen in.In this episode, I...

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