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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why I felt undervalued as an Executive Assistant - The subconscious beliefs behind overworking

from Breakthrough Weekly · host Monica Pelayo

Have you ever felt like you had to prove your value at work?In this episode of Breakthrough Weekly, I share what surfaced when I reflected on my years as an Executive Assistant and how a long-held belief about worth shaped my career in ways I didn’t fully recognize at the time.Work didn’t create the pattern. It revealed it.We explore:• Why high performers tie worth to performance• The invisible value of the Executive Assistant role• How childhood beliefs follow us into the workplace• Why being undervalued feels personal• How awareness shifts your powerIf you are ready to stop performing for worth and start operating from it, schedule your discovery call here:https://thethrivingpathways.com/appointment/Follow Breakthrough Weekly so you never miss an episode.00:00 Intro00:34 What Surfaced When I Reflected on My Years as an Executive Assistant01:52 The Belief That Adapted Into Overworking03:42 “I’m Just an Admin” — The Phrase That Revealed the Pattern04:57 The Hidden Contradiction of the Executive Assistant Role06:10 Why the EA Role Is Often Misunderstood07:10 Why Feeling Undervalued Rarely Starts at Work08:08 When Awareness Brings Relief08:38 The Questions That Shift How You Show Up09:31 When Awareness Is No Longer Enough + Next Steps

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