#310 When Success Doesn’t Fit Anymore: The Hidden Identity Crisis of High-Level Leaders

Hey Friend!

You know that strange moment when you’ve done everything “right”—hit the goals, earned the respect, built the reputation—and yet… it feels off? Like the version of success you’ve created doesn’t quite fit who you are anymore?

That’s what we’re unpacking in this first official episode under the new podcast name, A Leader’s Purpose. And if you’ve ever felt like you were wearing armor that looked good but wasn’t built for you, this one’s for you.

Let’s talk about how to move from the pressure to perform into the power to lead with clarity and conviction.

 

💬 “Success without self-awareness isn’t leadership—it’s performance.”

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🔑 Key Takeaways:

• You can outgrow a version of success and still honor what it taught you.
• High performance without self-awareness creates friction and burnout.
• Misalignment shows up as exhaustion, overthinking, and disconnection.
• You don’t need more titles—you need internal clarity on who you are now. True leadership begins with understanding your identity, not just managing others.

✨ The One Thing You Don’t Want to Miss:

➡️ If it looks like success but feels off, it’s not you—it’s misalignment.  The armor that got you here may no longer fit the leader you’re becoming.

💪 Challenge if you choose to accept it:

Take 5 minutes to identify one area of your life or leadership that feels “off.”

Ask yourself: Am I leading from alignment or just performing a role that no longer fits?

Then commit to one small step this week to reconnect with what feels like you.

📝 Journal Prompt for Reflection:

Where am I still performing for a version of success I’ve already outgrown? What would it feel like to lead fully as me—not the version others expect?

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