In this powerful episode, Christina sits down with leadership advisor and performance strategist Wendy Kleinfeld for a raw conversation about perfectionism, identity, burnout, and what happens when high-achieving women realize success still doesn’t feel fulfilling.

They dive deep into:

The difference between confidence and self-confidence
Why high achievers struggle to slow down
How perfectionism becomes an unconscious identity
The trap of the “B+ Life”
Radical accountability vs. victim mentality
Why burnout is often rewarded in women
The connection between physical health, mindset, and leadership
How fitness mirrors personal growth and self-trust
Why goals matter less than consistent execution
Learning to separate your worth from your accomplishments

If you’ve ever wondered: “Why am I still unhappy even after achieving everything I thought I wanted?”
This conversation will hit home.

About Wendy:

Wendy is a leadership advisor, performance strategist, and founder of Purple Tiger Leadership. With a master’s degree in psychology and over 15 years of cross-industry experience, she helps high-achieving women break free from perfectionism, burnout, and the “B+ life” to create deeper impact through purposeful leadership. Wendy combines psychology, physical capacity, and leadership development to help women step into the fullest version of themselves.

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