034: Guiding Women & High Achievers to Discover Joy and Fulfillment with Sylvia Worsham
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There is nothing like a close encounter with death to make us rethink our life: what we’ve chosen as a priority, who we give our time to, and how we measure our success.
And today’s guest has been on an incredibly inspiring journey to self-discovery. But it wasn’t until she was told she had a 20% chance of survival after a pulmonary embolism, and beat every one of those odds, that she fully embraced it.
Sylvia Worsham is an international best selling author, certified Speaker Trainer & Turning Points Coach who guides women entrepreneurs from a turning point to the implementation of new habits that lead to a breakthrough.
Today, she’s sharing with us her experience with excess perfectionism and high achievement, how adaptability can turn toxic, and the importance of carving out time to listen to your inner voice.
Who Is Sylvia Worsham?
Sylvia Worsham is an international best selling author, certified Speaker Trainer & Turning Points Coach who guides women entrepreneurs from a turning point to the implementation of new habits that lead to a breakthrough.
Since 2017, Sylvia has coached nearly 100 women entrepreneurs to overcome their negative mindset and replace it with new habits that lead to breakthroughs.
In 2021, she wrote the bestseller Journey to Me: Trust the Wisdom of Change. From a perfectionist to a confident advocate of being real, Sylvia's all about embracing who you truly are.
Key Takeaways
- The downside of perfectionism & high-achievement
- Family and faith as a solid foundation
- Learning to ask for help
- Fear of the unknown & letting go of control
- The near death moment that changed Sylvia Worsham’s path
- Embracing and leaning on your faith
- How adaptability can turn toxic
- Overcoming instant gratification through consistency
Why Successful Women Avoid Asking for Help
Mic Drop Moments
- “I believed that to be happy I needed to achieve, but that’s not really the truth. Because even when I achieved the highest status I thought ‘Is this it? Where is the pot of gold I’ve been expecting?’” – Sylvia Worsham
- “It's hard for any woman, no matter the culture, to ask for help because we are very self-sacrificing. We're so influenced by our environment that we give, give, give, give, give. And that can lead to burnout.” – Sylvia Worsham
- “I focus on what I can do, and what I’m willing to do. I don’t focus on what I can’t do, or what the schedule doesn’t permit.” – Sylvia Worsham
- “Please keep in mind how much time you devote to work vs how much time you devote to your children. You can’t take that time back.” – Sylvia Worsham
- “We live in a world of instant gratification where we want results immediately, and that’s not how you get the lasting results.” – April Roberts
- “By giving and being there for other people we also heal ourselves.” – April Roberts
Resources
- SylviaWorsham.com
- Sylvia Worsham on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter (X) | YouTube
- Journey to Me: Trust the Wisdom of Change by Sylvia Worsham
- Under the Tuscan Sun
- Donnie Worsham
- The Chosen
- Thrive Global
- Arianna Huffington
- John Maxwell Team
- Bridgett Krause
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