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Branding The Lie: Escaping The High-Achi...

Ryan Hanley, Bleav
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What if the feeling of "unworthiness" that plagues so many high-achievers is actually a lie? A lie we've been conditioned to believe by a society that rewards external validation above all else.

My guest this week is Kendra Dahlstrom, a transformational leadership coach who works with top executives to help them lead with authenticity, imperfection, and truth.

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After 25 years in the corporate world, Kendra realized she was "branding the lie, not the truth" by focusing on unworthiness. She now helps high-achievers recognize their patterns of chronic success-seeking and find a deeper sense of fulfillment.

In this incredibly vulnerable conversation, Kendra and I go deep on:

  • Why so many high-achievers feel like frauds and imposters.
  • The surprising link between high achievement, dopamine, and addiction.
  • How to process past trauma and use it as a source of strength.
  • The one question Kendra asks herself every day to stay grounded: "Will this bring me closer to peace?"
  • Practical tools for breaking free from the cycle of external validation and leading from the heart.

This isn't your typical leadership podcast. We get real about the messy, human side of success. If you're ready to stop hiding, embrace your imperfections, and lead with your whole self, this episode is for you.

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