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I'm Tired of Being Amazing
What does it mean when a woman says she's tired of being amazing?
Inspired by a powerful line from All Her Fault, this episode explores the hidden burden of competence, resilience, and high achievement. For many women—especially those who have spent their lives proving themselves—excellence becomes more than an accomplishment. It becomes an expectation.
In this episode, Charise Beckett examines the "competence tax"—the often-unspoken reality that the more capable you are, the more responsibility, pressure, and emotional labor people place on your shoulders. She shares personal reflections on success, leadership, family, ambition, and the societal expectations that come with being the one who always gets it done.
This is not a conversation about rejecting achievement. It's a conversation about understanding the cost of carrying so much for so long.
In This Episode:
• Why the line "I'm tired of being amazing" resonated with so many women
• The hidden burden of being the strong one
• How competence often attracts more responsibility
• The pressure of maintaining excellence once you've achieved it
• Black women, overachievement, and societal expectations
• The difference between pride and pressure
• Why success doesn't eliminate stress—it often changes its form
• Giving yourself permission to be human without sacrificing ambition
Connect with Charise
🌐 P.O.I.S.E. Leadership Ecosystem
https://www.have-poise.com
📖 P.O.I.S.E.: The Blueprint for Escaping Burnout and Creating Your New Reality
📘 P.O.I.S.E. Workbook
🎙️ Corporately Speaking Podcast
Join Charise Beckett and Mark Thompson for candid conversations about leadership, workplace culture, career growth, and navigating corporate life.
📱 Follow and connect with Charise on social media for leadership insights, executive coaching, and behind-the-scenes conversations that empower women to lead with confidence and authenticity.
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share Queens Behind the Scenes with a friend who may need the reminder that her worth is not determined by how much she carries.
Until next time, remember: you can be ambitious without being consumed, successful without being perfect, and strong without carrying everything alone.
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By charise6What does it mean when a woman says she's tired of being amazing?
Inspired by a powerful line from All Her Fault, this episode explores the hidden burden of competence, resilience, and high achievement. For many women—especially those who have spent their lives proving themselves—excellence becomes more than an accomplishment. It becomes an expectation.
In this episode, Charise Beckett examines the "competence tax"—the often-unspoken reality that the more capable you are, the more responsibility, pressure, and emotional labor people place on your shoulders. She shares personal reflections on success, leadership, family, ambition, and the societal expectations that come with being the one who always gets it done.
This is not a conversation about rejecting achievement. It's a conversation about understanding the cost of carrying so much for so long.
In This Episode:
• Why the line "I'm tired of being amazing" resonated with so many women
• The hidden burden of being the strong one
• How competence often attracts more responsibility
• The pressure of maintaining excellence once you've achieved it
• Black women, overachievement, and societal expectations
• The difference between pride and pressure
• Why success doesn't eliminate stress—it often changes its form
• Giving yourself permission to be human without sacrificing ambition
Connect with Charise
🌐 P.O.I.S.E. Leadership Ecosystem
https://www.have-poise.com
📖 P.O.I.S.E.: The Blueprint for Escaping Burnout and Creating Your New Reality
📘 P.O.I.S.E. Workbook
🎙️ Corporately Speaking Podcast
Join Charise Beckett and Mark Thompson for candid conversations about leadership, workplace culture, career growth, and navigating corporate life.
📱 Follow and connect with Charise on social media for leadership insights, executive coaching, and behind-the-scenes conversations that empower women to lead with confidence and authenticity.
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share Queens Behind the Scenes with a friend who may need the reminder that her worth is not determined by how much she carries.
Until next time, remember: you can be ambitious without being consumed, successful without being perfect, and strong without carrying everything alone.