Episode Details

Look successful on the outside but feel stuck, burnt out, or unfulfilled on the inside? Leadership coach Carla helps high-achievers navigate exactly that — moving from autopilot to purposeful living.

In this honest conversation for people in their 20s, Carla shares:

• What “successful but stuck” really looks like (and why guilt often keeps you there)

• The hidden role of poor boundaries in causing burnout

• How saying “no” (to yourself and others) protects your energy and health

• Her personal story of working extreme hours until her body forced a wake-up call

• Practical steps to realign your career, life, and leadership with who you are now

If you have a great job but know there’s more — or you’re exhausted from people-pleasing — this episode gives you clarity and tools to move forward.

Carla is a leadership coach specializing in burnout recovery, boundaries, and intentional career transitions for high performers.

Timestamps below ⬇️

#BurnoutRecovery #LeadershipCoach #Boundaries #SuccessfulButStuck #CareerAdvice20s #PersonalGrowth

Connect with Carla Coates

Website: https://coatesconsultinggroup.info/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlacoatesconsulting

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlacoates.207/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Carla

1:50 - What “Successful But Stuck” Really Looks Like

7:30 - The Guilt Trap: Having a Good Job But Wanting More

14:10 - Misalignment vs Laziness – How to Tell the Difference

21:45 - Burnout & The Critical Role of Boundaries

29:20 - Carla’s Personal Burnout Story (5 Weeks of Flu)

37:10 - Learning to Say No to Yourself and Others

45:30 - Building Boundaries That Actually Stick

53:15 - Advice for Young Professionals Feeling Stuck

1:01:40 - Final Thoughts on Purpose & Intentional Leadership