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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 8 MIN

The 3 Strategies Women Default To - And Why They’re Quietly Costing You Everything

from What The Shift · host gia lacqua

If you’ve been lying awake at 2 am questioning why the strategies that once made you successful now feel exhausting, this episode is for you. In this follow-up conversation on What the Shift, host Gia and Shannon McGorry break down the three outdated strategies high-achieving women default to, and why they no longer fit the woman you are today. These strategies once helped you succeed. Now, they’re quietly draining your energy, clarity, and sense of self. In this episode, we unpack: Why “being reliable” turns capable women into bottlenecks How the “prove yourself” strategy ties identity to output, and leads to burnout The hidden cost of “keeping the peace” and losing your voice in the process What "strategy" actually means How to recognize when your current strategy has expired, and what to do next This conversation is especially for high-achieving women, leaders, working moms, and purpose-driven professionals who feel successful on paper, but misaligned in real life. If your life feels heavier than it should, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because you’ve outgrown the strategy that once worked. Does your strategy still fit the woman you are today? Find out at yourstrategyreset.com

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