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Calling all high achievers. This is what might be holding you back


by Victoria Stokes
16th Apr 2023

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The ‘Success Wound’ leads to workplace dissatisfaction, burnout and anxiety, and can result in people-pleasing behaviours, a lack of career clarity and low confidence. But where does it come from and what can you do about it?

If you’re reading this, you’re probably a high achiever. After all, the IMAGE Business Club is a place for women who are accomplishing great things in their careers. But have you ever felt that your achievements aren’t enough? Perhaps you’re barely finished hitting one career milestone before you’ve moved on to the next, never feeling quite satisfied as you watch each item on your vision board come to life. According to Brooke Taylor, an award-winning...

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