How do high achievers manage when success becomes exhausting? In the latest episode of The Acclivity Podcast, I explore a question that resonates with so many faculty, administrators, and leaders in higher education: What is the emotional cost of excellence?
Drawing from my own journey as faculty, department chair, and academic career coach, I unpack the pressures of being “always on” in academic spaces — and the toll it can take on health, identity, and leadership.
Topics We Explore in This Episode
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When excellence becomes a mask for exhaustion
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The hidden emotional toll of leadership roles in academia
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Why rest is more than recovery — it’s a leadership strategy
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How coaching can provide support institutions often can’t
Why This Conversation Matters
In careers in higher education, we often measure success by productivity, publications, and leadership titles. But true excellence can’t come at the cost of your well-being. Creating space for reflection, renewal, and support isn’t selfish — it’s sustainable.
This episode is for educators, department chairs, professors, academic leaders, and the coaches who support them. My hope is that it gives you permission to pause, reflect, and reclaim your energy as you continue advancing your academic career.
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