Do you feel hurt & let down by others? Are you frustrated in your efforts to build satisfying relationships where you receive as much as you give?

Learn a practical & powerful approach to building a life of greater respect, support & satisfaction. Ask yourself three critical questions to break away from bad treatment: Am I taking in too much? Am I holding onto too much? Am I doing too much?

Protect yourself, look for evidence of what you want & shake it off. Experience your feelings. Cut the ties to your pain. Identify your position on the Karpmann drama triangle. Recognize the ways in which you are a volunteer as much as you are a victim. Know your limits. And speak your truth.

Do you always seem to be asking to be "allowed" to do something? Are you waiting to be granted permission?

Learn to stop seeking a license from someone else to do what you have the right -- & the power -- to do. Shift your mindset & approach from the child-like entreating of, "Who will let me?" to the powerful stating of, "Who will stop me?"

Who signs your permission slip? You do!

If you are unhappy at work & you do not know what to do about it, you can start by distinguishing: Are you unhappy because you are hungry for more or because you are being eaten alive? Does the work leave you yearning for something more or different? Does the mission of the business fail to excite you? Are your colleagues harmless but uninspiring? If so, you may be hungry for more. Or is it that the work or workplace is draining your spirit & devouring your well-being? Do the expectations of the role or the culture of the organization conflict with your top values? If this your experience, you are likely being eaten alive.

Discover the probing questions to ask yourself that will help you to decide whether to stay or leave. Gain the clarity & the tools to stop being consumed by a workplace that is destructive to you. And learn how to start creating a life that feeds your hunger to express your natural tendencies & talents.

Do the social media chants to "Follow your passion!" & "Do what you love!" leave you feeling uninspired & even a bit irritated?

The Japanese have a word -- ikigai -- that means "reason for being." Your ikigai is where four aspects converge: what you love to do, what the world needs, what you are good at doing & what you can be paid to do.

Learn how to tap into the wisdom of this ancient concept -- & identify what most energizes you.

What "season" of life are you currently in? Is this a season of spring's planning, when you begin to pursue new opportunities? Of summer's growth, when the buds of your efforts are beginning to appear? Of autumn's harvest when the rewards are reaped? Of winter's dormancy, when you plan & prepare? Or could this be a magnificent fallow season, when you rest & recharge -- a period of being present but not of performing or producing?

Our seasons of life are not linear, nor are they fully within our control. But they are natural -- & they each have their own beauty & gifts. Many of the most creative, productive & outwardly successful high achievers know the value of the winter season & the power of the fallow periods. They protect time to rest & recover as a key phase of their cycle of innovation & maximum productivity.

Learn what creativity is (and isn't), why it is essential to robust growth and how to invite it into your life & work. Hint: It's more about hunkering down than it is about hustle.

Start listening about 14 or 15 minutes into the show, to hear about creativity & innovation.

Are You feeling disappointment or resentment on an ongoing or repeated basis? If so, you may have expectations that are keeping you stuck & blocking your ability to have & do what you most desire.

Understand the powerful difference between restrictive expecting & expansive trusting -- and how shifting from targeted demanding to non-resistant receiving can open your life to new possibilities. Become more open as to how good things may come to you. Learn the art of graceful receiving.

Are you facing a solvable problem? Or are you in a dilemma, for which there is not a solution -- at least not at this time & within your control? Your power lies in knowing the difference.

Learn why we need to do all that we can to turn dilemmas into problems. And learn powerful practical approaches to solve your problems.

We have all heard the adage, "It's not what you know. It's who you know." But getting ahead -- to a satisfying place you truly want to be -- may be less of a question of who you know & more of a matter of who knows you.

There are times when traditional networking events & platforms can be fruitless & leave us feeling discouraged. Learn how to overcome pointless networking & choose to intentionally curate substantive & impactful one-on-one conversations. Become a creator of meaningful connections -- ones that can transform your life by opening your eyes & opening new doors for you.

Before venturing forth in a new endeavor -- whether changing your career, launching a business or making a major move in your personal life -- it is of crucial importance to consider your safety net. The "right" safety net will support your commitment to success as much as it protects you from hardship.

Learn about the different types of safety nets. Gain awareness of the dangers of the wire cage safety nets & the featherbed safety nets. Learn how to avoid the types of safety nets that hold you back & keep you stuck -- & how to construct a wise safety net that prudently & powerfully propels you forward.

The high achiever's "best foot forward" inevitably has an Achilles' heel. If you have noticed that your best qualities are also your greatest weaknesses, you are not alone. These are your "Trojan horse traits" -- qualities & behaviors that are seemingly desirable & now also destructive. The drivers of your success are now also the obstacles to your fulfillment & feeling at peace.

Explore which of the "Painful P's" -- perfectionism, people-pleasing, overly-professionalism & overly-proactive -- are causing your burnout. Learn how to identify & manage your Trojan horse traits. Incorporate new tools & techniques to overcome overwhelm, so that your superpowers can, once again, serve you well.