Breaking Free from the Approval Trap
Redefining Success from the Inside Out
“The world sees my ‘great job,’ but no one knows how hollow I feel inside.”
A senior executive — a CMO — shared this with me in a moment of raw honesty. Despite the accolades, the title, and a compensation package others envy, she felt trapped in a cycle of chasing validation. Each recognition landed with less impact. Each achievement deepened the emptin…




