77 | I Had It All—So Why Was I Miserable? A C-Suite Wake-Up Call

What if everything you worked for—the title, the house, the team, the success—left you feeling nothing? In this eye-opening episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I welcome guest Jo Stone, award-winning executive coach and founder of The Balance Institute, to unpack what truly happens when high-achieving women hit the top... and still feel unfulfilled.

Jo takes us into the pivotal moment of realization that despite reaching the C-suite, building her dream life, and ticking all the boxes, joy and peace were still out of reach. Together, Jo and I explore the deep disconnect between external success and internal alignment and what it really takes to redefine fulfillment, reclaim energy, and restructure a life and career that actually feels good.

Whether you’re a burned-out executive, an ambitious leader questioning what’s next, or someone navigating your own version of “having it all,” this conversation is a powerful reminder that your success story can—and should—feel like yours.

Here’s what we get into:

• The burnout no one saw coming
• Why so many driven leaders still feel unsatisfied at the top
• The danger of defining success by titles, roles, or external wins
• What it takes to build a life that feels like yours

If you’re exhausted from chasing the next goalpost, or just ready to breathe again, this one’s for you.

To listen to Jo's podcast, click here.