Struggling with productivity guilt every time you try to take a break? You're not alone. In this candid episode, Maggie shares her personal journey from corporate hustle culture to sustainable business success, revealing why high achievers feel guilty about rest and how to break free from this destructive pattern.
What You'll Learn:
• The hidden cost of productivity guilt on your business and life
• Why we're only truly effective 6 hours a day
• The difference between being busy vs. being impactful
• Maggie's personal transformation from workaholic to balanced entrepreneur
• A 5-step process to ditch productivity guilt for good
• Real client success stories of business growth through better work-life balance
Key Takeaways:
✨ Rest and recharge time isn't luxury—it's necessary for peak performance
✨ Not all actions are created equal: focus on high-impact activities
✨ Your business can grow while you're taking time off
✨ It's a process that takes time, and that's completely normal
Featured Success Stories:
• Client who took their first vacation in 7 years while growing business 25%
• How taking Fridays off actually helped Maggie's business growth
Perfect For:
High achievers, ambitious entrepreneurs, small business owners struggling with work-life balance, anyone caught in hustle culture
Ready to Break Free from Productivity Guilt?
Book your complimentary consultation with Maggie to learn how to grow your business while creating the life you love.
Connect with Maggie:
🌐 Website: https://stairwaytoleadership.com
📧 Email: maggie@stairwaytoleadership.com
📅 Free Consultation:https://calendly.com/maggie-s2l/discovery-call
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Episode Length: 21 minutes
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