What happens when you realize you've climbed to the top of the wrong mountain? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Luisa Molano, executive coach and global community founder, to unpack the journey from burnout to alignment. Luisa shares what it was like to rise through the ranks of Fortune 500 companies only to find herself emotionally exhausted, misaligned and handed a seven-page performance improvement plan (PIP) after years of over-delivering.
This conversation is for every woman who’s ever felt the Sunday Scaries, every leader who’s questioned the cost of her ambition, and every visionary who’s ready to build success that feels good on the inside too.
What You Will Learn:
How childhood experiences and cultural expectations shape beliefs about success and worth.
The long-term impact of growing up in a high pressure, achievement focused environment.
How traditional corporate success can create burnout, even when everything looks great on paper.
What the “Sunday Scaries” really reveal about career misalignment.
How constantly saying yes and overperforming leads to emotional exhaustion and resentment.
The reality of receiving a performance improvement plan after years of dedication and what it means emotionally.
Why giving yourself permission to fully feel your emotions is a powerful step toward healing and clarity.
What it looks like to leave a corporate career with intention, dignity, and a strategy for transition.
How to build a business that blends ambition with rest and strategy with sustainability.
What it means to grow revenue without sacrificing personal wellbeing or burning out.
How redefining success around energy, values, and joy can lead to breakthrough results in life and business.
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