For women who’ve outgrown their own lives—and are ready to make shift happen. Because life doesn’t stay the same—and neither do we.
This podcast is for the women navigating change—whether they saw it coming or not. Hosted by Gia Lacqua, trauma-informed empowerment coach and founder of Radical Prioritization™, What the Shift dives into the bold, messy, and transformative moments that redefine us. From career pivots and relationship shifts to personal reinvention and everything in between, we’re unlearning the hustle, breaking free from the “never enough” cycle, and making space for what actually matters.
These are the conversations women aren’t having—but desperately need.
Real talk. Radical shifts. No BS.
Whether you’re in the middle of a major transition or just starting to question the path you’re on, this is your space to get honest, get clear, and get unstuck.
Tune in weekly. Let’s make shift happen.
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For women who’ve outgrown their own lives—and are ready to make shift happen. Because life doesn’t stay the same—and neither do we.
This podcast is for the women navigating change—whether they saw it coming or not. Hosted by Gia Lacqua, trauma-informed empowerment coach and founder of Radical Prioritization™, What the Shift dives into the bold, messy, and transformative moments that redefine us. From career pivots and relationship shifts to personal reinvention and everything in between, we’re unlearning the hustle, breaking free from the “never enough” cycle, and making space for what actually matters.
These are the conversations women aren’t having—but desperately need.
Real talk. Radical shifts. No BS.
Whether you’re in the middle of a major transition or just starting to question the path you’re on, this is your space to get honest, get clear, and get unstuck.
Tune in weekly. Let’s make shift happen.
The Do-It-All Trap: How Women Leaders Stop Performing and Start Leading
What The Shift
30 minutes
1 week ago
The Do-It-All Trap: How Women Leaders Stop Performing and Start Leading
Women leaders aren’t burning out because they “can’t handle it.” They’re burning out because the workplace still rewards overfunctioning, perfectionism, and nonstop availability — especially for high-achieving women in midlife.
In this episode of What the Shift, empowerment strategist Gia speaks with Johanna Danaher, founder of Anchor to Aspire™ Coaching and former Pfizer global talent leader, about the real reasons women leaders feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in the do-it-all trap.
Johanna shares her personal reinvention after a 25-year corporate career and breaks down the hidden patterns that derail women’s leadership growth, including:
The root causes of burnout in women leaders
How perfectionism, control, and people-pleasing fuel overfunctioning
Why imposter syndrome spikes during career transitions and midlife
The impact of menopause on energy, confidence, and leadership capacity
The difference between effective leadership and chronic overdelivery
How to set boundaries at work without guilt
Why pausing is a critical leadership strategy—not a luxury
How to build clarity, energy, and purpose during life and career transitions
This episode is designed for high-achieving women navigating career pivots, midlife identity shifts, burnout recovery, or leadership advancement. If you’re tired of doing it all, holding it all, and proving it all — this conversation will show you how to lead with more clarity, confidence, and capacity.
Listen now to learn how to stop performing success—and start leading with intention, energy, and power.
Learn more about Johanna: anchortoaspire.com
What The Shift
For women who’ve outgrown their own lives—and are ready to make shift happen. Because life doesn’t stay the same—and neither do we.
This podcast is for the women navigating change—whether they saw it coming or not. Hosted by Gia Lacqua, trauma-informed empowerment coach and founder of Radical Prioritization™, What the Shift dives into the bold, messy, and transformative moments that redefine us. From career pivots and relationship shifts to personal reinvention and everything in between, we’re unlearning the hustle, breaking free from the “never enough” cycle, and making space for what actually matters.
These are the conversations women aren’t having—but desperately need.
Real talk. Radical shifts. No BS.
Whether you’re in the middle of a major transition or just starting to question the path you’re on, this is your space to get honest, get clear, and get unstuck.
Tune in weekly. Let’s make shift happen.
