EP 19 Caroline Dowd-Higgins - The Workhorse Award Is a Trap

Why do the hardest workers burn out first and get rewarded for it?In this powerful episode, Caroline Dowd-Higgins, executive coach and workplace wellbeing advocate, joins Sophie to unpack the silent epidemic of burnout masked as high performance. From 5:30am meetings to 90-hour workweeks, Caroline shares the personal cost of being the “workhorse” and how she reclaimed her voice, her time, and her health.Together, they explore:Why burnout isn’t a self-care issue: it’s a workplace design failureThe danger of tying your worth to overachievementWhat to do when saying “no” feels like insubordinationHow to push back against toxic expectations (and survive it)The long-overdue shift from lip service to systemic changeThis episode is for anyone who's ever been told they’re "too valuable to lose" while silently falling apart inside.🎙️ Guest: Caroline Dowd-Higgins: Executive Coach, Author & Workplace Wellbeing Advocate📍 Follow Caroline: carolinedowdhiggins.com | @carolinedowdhiggins