Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition and Perfectionism with Coach Keren Eldad

Are you climbing the ladder of success only to realize it’s leaning against the wrong wall? In this episode, Heather welcomes Coach Keren Eldad, an powerhouse executive coach for Olympic athletes, Hollywood stars, and global icons at JP Morgan and Nike. Keren is here to discuss her transformative new book, Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More. Together, they pull back the curtain on the "Gilded Cage"—a life that looks shiny and successful on Instagram but feels hollow, exhausted, or even abusive on the inside. Keren shares her raw personal journey from a high-stakes C-suite life in Zurich and a "perfect" marriage to a series of traumatic awakenings that led her to her innermost truth. In this episode, we explore: The Ambition Trap: Why the relentless pursuit of "more" often leads to burnout and failure. Perfectionism as Fear: Understanding that perfectionism isn’t about high standards, but a "fancy word for fear" and a way to avoid suffering. Befriending Your Ego: How to separate yourself from your inner critic (or "Satan") and turn it into an accomplice for greatness. The Necessity of Suffering: Why there is no path to consciousness or enlightenment without embracing the struggle. Redefining Success: Shifting from "confidence" (which relies on external validation) to true self-acceptance. Whether you are a fellow "overachiever" or someone feeling the weight of societal expectations, this conversation offers a roadmap for stepping out of the cage and into a life of genuine fulfillment and harmony. Book: Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More (Available at breakfreewithgilded.com) Website: kereneldad.com Instagram: @CoachKeren Sponsor: AirDoctor:  Head to www.AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HEATHER to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free! Get this exclusive, podcast-only offer now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices