Introverted Entrepreneur: The Inner Work of Leadership
Introverted Entrepreneur: The Inner Work of Leadership
Denise G. Lee
#655: You’re Not Broken—You’re High-Functioning and Hurt
13 minutes Posted Jul 23, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
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If you’re the one who holds it all together while quietly falling apart—this is for you.

This episode breaks down why high-performing leaders stall out, ghost themselves, and feel quietly empty—despite doing everything “right.”

It’s not burnout. It’s the hidden grief of surviving without being witnessed.


👉 Read the full article: https://deniseglee.com/high-functioning-and-hurt/


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