
About this episode
What happens when being the reliable one - the safe pair of hands - starts to feel anything but safe?
In this episode of Project Joyful, Tracy Tutty explores the hidden cost of high performance and the subconscious contracts that keep you in overdrive. If you've ever felt like you need to hold everything together just to justify your role, this one's for you.
What you'll learn:
- How hyper-responsibility hides in plain sight
- Why praise and promotions don't always land - and what's happening beneath the surface
- What it means to lead from compensation (and how to shift it)
- How to feel safe enough to lead with ease, not over-functioning
Register now for the free masterclass: When You Feel Better, You Lead Better - happening August 21.
DM "LEAD" to @tracytutty on Instagram or visit https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/FBLB
Join Tracy for a free 60-minute masterclass designed for high-performing women who are ready to stop surviving their success.
You'll learn:
- Why your coping strategies are reinforcing burnout
- The 3 nervous system cues that drive over-functioning
- What embodied leadership feels like - and how to access it
This isn't a pep talk. It's a recalibration.
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