Stop Chasing Results, Start Reclaiming Peace: A New Path to Leadership for Working Moms featuring Alan Lazaros

Is Burnout the Price of Success?

Too many working moms are chasing a version of success that looks good on paper—but feels empty in real life. In this episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, Alan Lazaros breaks down the difference between happiness and fulfillment—and why most of us are aiming at the wrong target.

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💡 In This Episode You'll Learn:

✅ Why burnout is not a badge of honor

✅ How to build joy, contribution, and energy into your every day

✅ The 7 Foundations of Fitness: the daily habits that support elite performance

✅ The formula for fulfillment—and why pleasure won’t get you there

✅ Why personal responsibility = personal power

💡 Alan’s 7 Pillars of High Performance:

1. Sleep: The foundation of recovery

2. Hydration: Water fuels energy & clarity

3. Nutrition: Macros, micros & fueling smart

4. Training: Daily movement (yes, even walking counts)

5. Mobility: Stretching, foam rolling, and body care

6. Breathwork: Manage stress and reconnect

7. Supplementation: Only after mastering the basics
   

"Being selfish—when it's about becoming better so you can serve more—is actually the most selfless thing you can do."
— Alan Lazaros

🛠️ Try This Action Step:

Ask yourself:

👉 Am I optimizing for success or for sustainability?

👉 Where am I sacrificing long-term peace for short-term results?

Now pick ONE thing from Alan’s 7 Fitness Fundamentals (sleep, hydration, nutrition, training, mobility, breathwork, supplementation) and build it into your daily non-negotiables.

💼 Ready to Lead with Confidence and Lead with Clarity?

Hi, I’m Shannon Fox and I help high-achieving women like you ditch the doubt and lead with clarity, confidence, and calm—at work and at home.

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