The Dark Side of Success: Why High Achievers Crash and Burn

06/06/2025 50 min

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In this episode of All Things LOCS, hosts Antonio Garcia and Dr. Dan Neissany sit down with peak performance coach Brett Baughman, voted a top business coach by Apple News. Brett brings decades of experience guiding high-level entrepreneurs, CEOs, and creatives to redefine success, prioritize fulfillment, and find peace through intentional living.The conversation dives deep into the dangers of hustle culture, the power of emotional intelligence, the science behind intentionality, and how to build a life that aligns with your true self. Whether you're scaling a business or seeking a more balanced life, this episode delivers a roadmap for inner transformation and sustainable high performance.⏱️ Chapter Markers:00:00 – Intro to Brett Bowman & his coaching background02:00 – What holds people back from their ideal self04:00 – Success vs. fulfillment: redefining the goal06:15 – The myth of “there” and chasing financial milestones08:00 – Two common reasons people seek coaching09:30 – The failure-success pattern and importance of having a plan12:00 – Cultivating peace, not just productivity14:30 – Finding your unique rhythm and energetic state16:00 – Balancing work ethic with intentional rest18:00 – Daily practices: breathwork, check-ins, and routines20:15 – Brett’s “Take 5 and Come Back Better” reset method22:45 – Self-worth and the belief you need to “earn” rest25:00 – Gratitude as a mental health tool26:45 – Creating a life with better ingredients28:00 – The science behind performance, rest, and intention30:00 – Coaching others: impact, accountability, and growth33:00 – Unlearning beliefs and redefining high performance35:00 – How to vet a real coach (vs. snake oil)37:00 – Brett’s coaching success metrics40:00 – Emotional vs. objective thinking43:00 – The cultural impact on emotional expression45:00 – Emotional processing and disease prevention46:00 – The problem with success validating poor behavior47:00 – NLP and Brett’s path from sales to transformational coaching🔗 Connect with Brett Baughman: https://www.brettbaughman.com📅 Book your FREE strategy call now:https://calendly.com/bestpracticestrategies/strategy-call?month=2025-05💡#AllThingsLOCS #BrettBaughman #ConsciousLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #SelfMastery

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