Episode 58 What to do if you are experiencing success fatigue?

In this episode, Sarah explores a topic many high-achieving women experience but rarely talk about: Success Fatigue. If you’ve reached a point in your career where things look great on paper but inside you feel flat, disconnected, or wonder “Is this it?” - this episode will help you understand what’s going on and what to do next.You’ll learn what success fatigue really is, how to tell it apart from burnout or boredom, the deeper causes behind it, and three practical steps to regain meaning, motivation, and clarity in your career.In This Episode You’ll Learn:What success fatigue is and isn’tWhy high achievers are particularly vulnerable to itThe four common causes that trigger this feelingHow to reconnect with meaning and energy in your workHow to redefine success for the next stage of your careerPractical tools like job crafting to shift things without drastic changeShow Notes00:00 — Introduction01:00 — Today’s Topic: Success FatigueWhy this topic matters for female leaders.02:00 — What Is Success Fatigue?How it feels, why it’s not burnout or boredom, and common signs.03:00 — Emotional & Mental FatigueThat “Is this it?” feeling and the sense of flatness after achieving big goals.04:00 — Signs You Might Be Experiencing ItDisengagement, cynicism, lack of excitement, going through the motions.05:00 — Four Core CausesSuccess by defaultEmotional depletionThe goal treadmill & hedonic treadmillMisaligned values09:00 — Normalising the ExperienceWhy this isn’t a failure -it’s a sign of growth.10:00 — Step 1: Pause & AcknowledgeHow to understand what’s really going on without gaslighting yourself.11:00 — Step 2: Reconnect With MeaningWhat “meaningful work” actually means and how to identify your personal sources of meaning.12:00 — Job Crafting ToolsTask, relationship and mindset crafting to reshape your current role.14:00 — Step 3: Redefine Your Success CriteriaUpdating your definition of success so it reflects your life now, not who you were 10–20 years ago.15:00 — Recalibrating Your CareerWhy small shifts not big leaps are often enough.16:00 — Using Success Fatigue as a Wake-Up CallHow reflection can set you up for the next phase of your career.16:30 — How Coaching Can HelpAn invitation to connect if you want support navigating this transition.Useful LinksSign up for Weekly Career InspirationLearn about Leadership & Advancement Coaching ProgrammesBook a Free 121 Clarity CallJoin The Love What You Do Facebook GroupConnect with Sarah on LinkedInRate & Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of Unstuck & Unstoppable helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Sarah know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected]’re not stuck - you’re evolving. Success fatigue isn’t a dead end; it’s a sign you’re ready for a new, more aligned chapter.