Courage & Purpose

Ep 14: Breaking Through Stagnation: Overcoming Career Plateaus as a High Achiever


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Are you an ambitious leader feeling stuck despite your career success? Do you feel like you’ve checked all the boxes but still feel unfulfilled or uninspired? In this solo episode, Diana Ordonez dives deep into why high achievers often hit career plateaus and, more importantly, how to break through them to create unstoppable momentum.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

* Why High Achievers Get Stuck:

* Over-identifying with career success and why it makes change feel risky.

* Fear of making the wrong moves, leading to overthinking and inaction.

* Trying to “think” your way into clarity instead of taking bold action.

* How to Break Through Career Plateaus:

* Identity Shift: Move from fear of loss to curiosity about new possibilities.

* Micro-Momentum: Build momentum with small, bold steps instead of waiting for the perfect plan.

* Inspired Action: Prioritize action over overthinking to gain clarity and results.

* Key Mindset Shifts:

* Fear and overthinking are signals for growth, not signs of failure.

* Courage is the key to taking the first step, even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

* It’s about progress, not perfection. Bold action creates momentum, not perfect planning.

Quote of the Episode:

"You don’t need more time to figure things out—you need the courage to take the first step. Fear isn’t meant to keep you from your desires; it’s the indicator that what you want is important enough to pursue." — Diana Ordonez

Free Tool Mentioned:

🎁 Action Indicator Assessment

Are you feeling stuck? Discover what’s holding you back and the next steps for clarity and confidence. Download Diana’s free Action Indicator Assessment at: www.lifeonpurpose.coach/actionindicator

Tune In Now:

Ready to break through your career plateau and take bold action toward your next breakthrough? Listen to Episode 14: Breaking Through Stagnation: Overcoming Career Plateaus as a High Achiever—streaming now on your favorite podcast platform!

✨ Let’s Connect:

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🔗 LinkedIn: Life on Purpose Coach



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Courage & PurposeBy Diana Ordonez, Certified High Performance Coach