EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 36 MIN
From Burnout to Aligned Success: Leading Authentically with Shelley-Ann Pieterse
from Quietly Visible · host Carol Stewart
In this inspiring episode of Quietly Visible, host Carol Stewart is joined by Shelley-Ann Pieterse, Executive Alignment Coach and former Managing Director at Accenture, to explore what happens when ambition, perfectionism, and the need for validation collide with authenticity and wellbeing.Drawing on her own experience of navigating leadership as an introverted woman from a previously disadvantaged background, Shelley-Ann shares the challenges of trying to fit into environments where she felt different—and the personal cost of constantly striving to prove herself.Together, Carol and Shelley-Ann discuss the pressures many high-achieving women place on themselves, the impact of burnout, and why sustainable success starts with self-awareness and alignment. Shelley-Ann candidly reflects on her journey through multiple episodes of burnout, the loss of her partner, and the powerful realisation that success means little when it comes at the expense of your health, values, and happiness.💡 In this episode, you'll hear about:The hidden impact of perfectionism and over-responsibilityWhy validation-seeking can lead to burnoutNavigating leadership as an introverted woman in a male-dominated environmentBuilding credibility and influence without pretending to be someone you're notThe importance of mentors, sponsors, and supportive networksHow to recognise when your career is no longer aligned with your valuesTaking small, intentional steps towards a more fulfilling and sustainable futureWhether you're climbing the corporate ladder, questioning your next career move, or feeling stuck on the hamster wheel of achievement, this conversation offers valuable insights into creating success on your own terms.🔗 Connect with Shelley-Ann PieterseWebsite: https://klimacoaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-ann-pieterse/Glimmer Guide specifically for podcast listeners and it isn’t available as a direct link on the site. https://www.glimmercoaching.com/glimmer-guideGlimmer Snapshot https://www.glimmercoaching.com/glimmer-snapshotCarol Stewart & Free Confidence, Influence & Impact Assessment:https://aboundingsolutions.comMusic: ©️ Julie Anne Smith#introvert #Empowerment #IntrovertedWomenLeaders
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In this inspiring episode of Quietly Visible, host Carol Stewart is joined by Shelley-Ann Pieterse, Executive Alignment Coach and former Managing Director at Accenture, to explore what happens when ambition, perfectionism, and the need for validation collide with authenticity and wellbeing.Drawing on her own experience of navigating leadership as an introverted woman from a previously disadvantaged background, Shelley-Ann shares the challenges of trying to fit into environments where she felt different—and the personal cost of constantly striving to prove herself.Together, Carol and Shelley-Ann discuss the pressures many high-achieving women place on themselves, the impact of burnout, and why sustainable success starts with self-awareness and alignment. Shelley-Ann candidly reflects on her journey through multiple episodes of burnout, the loss of her partner, and the powerful realisation that success means little when it comes at the expense of your health, values, and happiness.💡 In this episode, you'll hear about:The hidden impact of perfectionism and over-responsibilityWhy validation-seeking can lead to burnoutNavigating leadership as an introverted woman in a male-dominated environmentBuilding credibility and influence without pretending to be someone you're notThe importance of mentors, sponsors, and supportive networksHow to recognise when your career is no longer aligned with your valuesTaking small, intentional steps towards a more fulfilling and sustainable futureWhether you're climbing the corporate ladder, questioning your next career move, or feeling stuck on the hamster wheel of achievement, this conversation offers valuable insights into creating success on your own terms.🔗 Connect with Shelley-Ann PieterseWebsite: https://klimacoaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-ann-pieterse/Glimmer Guide specifically for podcast listeners and it isn’t available as a direct link on the site. https://www.glimmercoaching.com/glimmer-guideGlimmer Snapshot https://www.glimmercoaching.com/glimmer-snapshotCarol Stewart & Free Confidence, Influence & Impact Assessment:https://aboundingsolutions.comMusic: ©️ Julie Anne Smith#introvert #Empowerment #IntrovertedWomenLeaders
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