Episode 296

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21st Jan 2025

Why High Achievers Self-Abandon—And How to Stop with Diane Rolston (DW296)

You’re capable and get a lot done, so others come to you for help. You also wear a lot of hats, which means you’re responsible for so much. But your busyness could be because you prioritize external validation from others and others’ needs over your own well-being. No surprise, this is super common for high-achieving women because we're juggling career, family, and societal expectations. 

In this episode, Diane Rolston talks about why high achievers self-abandon and how to stop as well as her personal story of how she has struggled with self-abandonment over the years and even though she stopped how it happened to her again recently. 

Listen to learn these key takeaways:

  • You'll understand what self-abandonment means for high achievers
  • You'll learn the key reasons why high-achieving women self-abandon
  • You'll discover the serious negative effects of self-abandonment
  • You'll understand how it can erode personal identity, self-esteem, and disconnect you from your true self
  • You'll learn the practical strategies she used to stop self-abandonment
  • You'll hear the complex challenge of balancing personal values with self-care
  • You'll discover why challenging perfectionism and asking for help are crucial steps in preventing self-abandonment and creating a life that is both successful and satisfying

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This show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.

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Dynamic Women®
How do I have more balance in my life? How do I have more time for everything that matters? Am I ready to make a big change? How do I make more money? How can I have more energy? And the most common question is, Do I really have what it takes to reach my goals? Whether you are a business owner, a leader, a professional, the “boss” of the home and kids, or looking to jump into your next chapter, this is the show for you.

The Dynamic Women® Podcast is an Award-Winning action-focused lifestyle and leadership podcast full of stories and strategies to help women design their success and unleash their “Dynamic Woman”. You can learn from the experts how to get clarity, build confidence, and get into action on your biggest goals and dreams.

Host Diane Rolston, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 20 years of experience teaching and training, shares with you her business strategies, leadership tools, lifestyle hacks, expert lessons, and motivational stories that will inspire you and support you to create a life and business you love! Diane is pulling back the curtain on what has helped her become an award-winning coach, speaker, and confident leader all while raising her kids. She breaks down processes she uses when coaching female leaders, so you can be dynamic in every area of life with more ease and confidence.

Not only will you get her tried and tested secrets, but she also interviews trailblazing experts who share stories of what helped them achieve success, as well as industry-specific tips you can apply to your life so you can achieve your success faster, easier, and with less effort.

The mission of Dynamic Women is to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and boost their lives in all areas, especially business and leadership.

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Diane Rolston

As an Award-Winning Coach, Speaker, and the CEO of Dynamic Women® Global Club, Diane Rolston has been called THE expert on being Dynamic. She is a behind-the-scenes advisor and coach for many professionals, business owners, and high achievers. She helps her clients to have “clarity” on what to focus on, the “confidence” to go for it, and an “action” plan so they have tangible steps to reach the best results.

Diane left the life of the 9-5 employee and simultaneously became an entrepreneur and mother. Now a mother of two, business owner and community leader she considers herself an expert in change, work/life balance, efficiency, and prioritizing!