During this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano unpacks a very important framework to support you on your journey from where you are to where you want to go. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads in your career or in your life, the Stages Matrix is for you. 

Having used it in her own life and coaching practice, she considers it a powerful way to find what’s next in your business and your life. The conversations leading up to this one unpacked the first two stages of the framework, and today’s discussion is about the Achiever Stage. You’ll hear the difference between being an achiever and the Achiever Stage, and how it is different from the Expert Stage. 
 
 Unpacking the strengths and challenges of this stage, Dr. Spano shares good news for high achievers, with actionable advice on how to navigate any transition you might be going through, embrace the place you are in, and find hope that you are headed towards somewhere greater.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Who this episode is intended for: anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at a career crossroads. 
• What the Stages Matrix is and how Dr. Spano has used it in her own life and coaching practice.
• The stage that this conversation centers around: The Achiever Stage.
• Unpacking what The Achiever Stage means in comparison to the Expert Stage. 
• How these identities impact decision-making. 
• What Achievers focus on: winning, goals, and material growth. 
• Why they are both efficient and effective.
• The dark side of the Achiever Stage: falling into workaholism.
• Entrepreneurship and business ownership as common pursuits for Achievers.
• Additional weaknesses that may show up in this personality type. 
• Traits of a healthy Achiever.
• Why it is so common for people to chase workaholism today.
• The challenge of keeping the business going without risking your health and happiness. 
• What is most important to understand about the Stages Model as high impact leaders. 
• Why none of us are ever one thing at a time. 
• Understanding why moving between Stages is so destabilizing. 
• Embracing the place that you are currently in. 
• A final point on developmental shifts: sometimes the drive for success might be from trauma.
• Dr. Spano’s reminder that any shadow that shows up is an opportunity for developmental growth.
• What to expect from the next conversation. 
  
  

Transcript: Here

Links Mentioned:

Episode 305: https://sharonspano.com/special-edition-series-part-one-with-sharon-spano/

Episode 307: https://sharonspano.com/unpacking-the-stages-of-human-development-in-leadership-with-sharon-spano/

Sharon Spano:

Website: sharonspano.com

Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD

Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/

Book: thetimemoneybook.com

Contact: [email protected]

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The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/