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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2025 · 7 MIN

S1E17: Unseen Burdens: The Hidden Trap of Being the Team MVP

from Healing the Wounded Professional · host Katherine R. Lieber

You’re the one everyone counts on. The problem solver. The steady hand. The one who steps up when things get tough. And for that, you’re called the team MVP. But here’s the problem—being the MVP often means carrying the weight of the entire team with no real reward.In this episode, we’re exposing the hidden trap of being indispensable—why high performers get overloaded, how reliability turns into an obligation, and why doing more often gets you promoted less. Most importantly, we’re breaking down how to reclaim your time, energy, and career growth before your MVP status leads to burnout.🎧 Tune in now.

You’re the one everyone counts on. The problem solver. The steady hand. The one who steps up when things get tough. And for that, you’re called the team MVP. But here’s the problem—being the MVP often means carrying the weight of the entire team with no real reward.In this episode, we’re exposing the hidden trap of being indispensable—why high performers get overloaded, how reliability turns into an obligation, and why doing more often gets you promoted less. Most importantly, we’re breaking down how to reclaim your time, energy, and career growth before your MVP status leads to burnout.🎧 Tune in now.

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