Why Career Restlessness Hits High-Achieving Women—and What to Do About It

Описание: Why do so many high-achieving women feel restless in their careers even after reaching success? In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Cynthia Bentzen Mercer, bestselling author and executive coach, to explore how ambition, burnout, and identity shifts collide for women in leadership.

Cynthia shares her journey from corporate stagnation to entrepreneurship and explains how self-awareness, mentorship, and intentional planning can reignite your professional purpose. She also offers tangible strategies for retaining female talent, building flexibility into leadership roles, and balancing work with personal fulfillment.

You’ll learn how to:
Recognize the signs of career restlessness before burnout hits
Turn stagnation into an opportunity for growth and reinvention
Build supportive networks and seek powerful mentorship
Create flexibility that fuels productivity and satisfaction
Redefine success on your own terms as a high-achieving woman

If you’re ready to move from restless to recharged and align your career with your purpose, this conversation will show you how to take the next step with confidence.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Career Restlessness
03:12 Transforming Restlessness into Opportunity
06:04 Overcoming Stagnation and Setting Goals
09:04 The Importance of Mentorship and Allyship
11:50 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
15:09 Challenges of Building a Network
18:01 Strategies for Retaining Female Talent
19:51 Creating a Flexible Work Environment
22:59 Balancing Work and Family Life
26:09 Final Thoughts and Advice

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