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131 | Why High-Achieving Women Must Redefine Success Before It Breaks Them featuring Valérie Demont

Shannon Fox | Promotion & Compensation Coach Episode 131

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What happens when the path to success starts to feel deeply misaligned?

In this episode, Shannon speaks with author, mentor, and leadership voice Valérie Demont about burnout, intuition, and redefining success in a way that is sustainable.

Before the age of 30, Valérie experienced two major burnouts. From the outside, she appeared to be doing everything right, performing at a high level, checking every professional box, and proving her value.

But internally, the pressure and constant striving were becoming unsustainable.

Through personal experiences including IVF, grief, and career pressure, Valérie began questioning the belief that success must come from constant effort and overperformance.

Today, she teaches a different approach to leadership and life. One built on presence, clarity, and a deeper connection to intuition rather than relentless pressure.

In this episode, we discuss:
✅ The early warning signs of burnout many professionals ignore
✅ Why high-achieving women are often rewarded for unsustainable effort
✅ The difference between pressure-driven work and presence-driven leadership 
✅ How slowing down actually improves clarity and decision making 
✅ The role intuition plays in career and life decisions 
✅ Why redefining success beyond money can lead to deeper fulfillment

Valérie also shares a simple practice anyone can implement immediately to reconnect with their intuition before making important decisions.



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