#22: Success on Whose Terms? Why Women Are Done Chasing Signals That No Longer Fit
In Episode 22 of The Unapologetic EDGE™, Dr. Shans unpacks a question that quietly haunts a lot of high-achieving women: "What if I’ve been chasing the wrong things? What if I’ve been pursuing the wrong things?”
If that dissonance you feel – the tug between what looks successful on your resume and what feels meaningful – isn’t a flaw but a signal, this episode is a wake-up call. We’re talking about misaligned metrics, invisible rules, and the internalized beliefs that keep women performing, proving, or pretending their way through a version of success that was never built for them.
You’ll learn how to:
- Recognize when your version of success needs rewriting, especially when the life you built doesn’t quite feel like yours.
- Reframe redefining success not as selfish, but as sustainable.
- Replace performing in roles that no longer fit with shaping a life that reflects your sense of purpose and identity.
- Take back your power by checking your "shoulds," shaping your success based on what a fulfilling life looks like to you, and looking for new signals of success.
Backed by research and real-world stories, this episode offers a fresh perspective on why you feel stuck—and what to do about it. Because the problem isn’t your performance. It’s the plan.
Your edge is alignment. Your move is yours to define. Hit play and lead unapologetically.