Is There Anything Wrong With Being A High-achiever?

As a high-achiever, you’re driven, focused, and capable of making incredible things happen. But what happens when the very traits that propel you forward start to hold you back? 

My story as a high-ahiever

Being a high-achieving woman has helped me get to where I am today, both personally and professionally. I have an unstoppable drive to pursue the things I love, whether it’s taking a sabbatical in Thailand or organizing reunions with my friends.

But my high-achieving nature has also led me to make many unhealthy choices in my past. For example, when I worked as a news photographer, I numbed myself with alcohol to avoid dealing with the pain I was feeling. I only felt worthy when I saw my photo on the front page of a newspaper.

It’s no surprise that many of the women I work with are also ambitious and driven, seeking growth in both their personal and professional lives. And many of them struggle with self-worth.

I understand exactly where they’re coming from—and I know how to help.

When high achievement becomes unhealthy

If this resonates with you, you might still be wondering: Is being a high achiever really wrong?

Of course not! Many high-achieving women are pursuing dreams they’re passionate about. They feel accomplished and achieve amazing things.

The problem isn’t ambition.

It’s when high achievement becomes unhealthy, such as when you:

• Struggle with health issues because you’re not prioritizing self-care
• Rely solely on external validation to feel worthy
• Can’t give yourself credit for your accomplishments in any area of life

I’ve been there, facing all three of these challenges. It took a lot of courage, time, and investment to get to where I am today. I’m proud that I made the decision to invest in myself so I can live a healthier and more fulfilling life.

I still occasionally fall back into seeking external validation, but the difference is that today, I have the awareness and tools to bring myself back to the place within me where I know I’m worthy.

Breaking free from unhealthy patterns

I know how to recognize and stop the unhealthy patterns that so many high-achieving women fall into—constantly doing, doing, doing to fill a void, only to end up feeling empty and lost.

But I had to do the necessary work to get to where I am today.

If you often find yourself seeking validation from the outside and want to break free from this exhausting cycle, I can help.

If you struggle to prioritize your own needs and are always there to please others, I’ve created a process to help you go from exhausted to energized.

If you’re ready to transform your life, join my waitlist for 1:1 coaching in 2025. This could be your opportunity to finally make the changes you’ve been craving—to live a healthier, more meaningful, and fulfilling life.

Here’s what Jennifer said about working with me: 

“You helped me uncover the root of my lack of confidence, it was eye-opening and a huge release. Since then, the fear lifted, and I was able to discover the self-worth that I was lacking.

Now I’m excited about the future and I feel a big sense of relief. I’m happy in my current workplace and got the raise I wished for. Life feels bright, as if a big cloud that was looming above me has finally disappeared.”

Join the waitlist here.

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