The Hidden Warning Sign High-Achievers Ignore
Emily Nyrop Emily Nyrop

The Hidden Warning Sign High-Achievers Ignore

Years ago, I wrote a gratitude list on a flight to a client, trying to convince myself I should be happy with the prestigious life I had worked so hard to build. It took me years to realize that when gratitude feels forced, it is often a warning sign that your career is out of alignment. This Thanksgiving reflection shares how I finally saw the truth and the new kind of gratitude that guides my life and leadership today.

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When Success Doesn’t Feel Like Success
Emily Nyrop Emily Nyrop

When Success Doesn’t Feel Like Success

After years of climbing the ladder, I reached the top…only to realize it didn’t feel like success. What followed was a profound career transformation: a shift from performing success to defining it. This post explores how embracing authentic leadership helped me move beyond burnout and fear, toward fulfillment, alignment, and true confidence in my work and life.

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