When Success Never Feels Like Enough | Ep 64 | Joy Poole

<p>From executive boardrooms at Arthur Andersen and Meta to dangling 22 meters above the Pacific Ocean on an 18-month sailing journey with her family, Joy Poole has navigated extreme transitions, high-stakes leadership, and the internal battles that come with both.</p><p>In this episode, Joy and I sit down to unpack what happens when outward success doesn’t silence internal self-doubt. We explore the psychology of perfectionism, the courage it takes to pause and step away, and how to stay grounded when stepping into uncharted territory.</p><p><strong>In this conversation, we discuss:</strong> </p><p>• Why outward achievement often masks internal perfectionism and self-doubt </p><p>• The pivotal moment Joy and her family chose to sail around the world for 18 months </p><p>• How facing fear in the middle of the ocean compares to high-stakes boardrooms </p><p>• Navigating career pauses, financial leaps, and identity shifts </p><p>• Practical insights on self-leadership and clear decision-making during major life transitions</p><p><strong>Resources &amp; Links
</strong></p><p><strong>Continue Exploring</strong></p><ul><li><p>Ep 48 — Fear of Success: Why Intelligent People Hold Themselves Back</p></li><li><p>Ep 45 — Navigating Fear to Achieve Growth</p></li><li><p>Ep 22 — Criticism and How to Deal with It—from Others and Yourself</p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Joy</strong></p><p>🌍 Website<br><a href="https://www.joypoole.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.joypoole.com</a></p><p>✨ Joy’s Resource<br><a href="https://www.joypoole.com/curious" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.joypoole.com/curious</a></p><p>📸 Instagram<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joypooleleadership/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/joypooleleadership/</a></p><p>🔗 LinkedIn<br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joypoole/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/joypoole/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Luci</strong></p><p>🌐 <strong>Website</strong>
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