{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Trapped by Success: Escaping the Golden Handcuffs","description":"After 25 years in a high-paying pharmaceutical sales career, Kathleen Chabus had everything that looks like success on paper: income, status, stability. But inside, it felt like being on the wrong bus and never getting off. Safety became a cage. In this conversation, Kathleen shares how \u201cgolden handcuffs\u201d kept her in a role that didn\u2019t fit, why the \u201ccondition trap\u201d (\u201conce X happens, then I\u2019ll finally\u2026\u201d) almost cost her the life she actually wanted, and what shifted as she approached 50 and realized: You cannot course correct without starting the course. We talk about: \u27a1\ufe0f Walking away from a 25-year career without burning everything down \u27a1\ufe0f The hidden cost of staying in the wrong role \u201cjust a little longer\u201d \u27a1\ufe0f Why high achievers get stuck in the condition trap \u27a1\ufe0f Reclaiming creativity after years of \u201cfitting in\u201d \u27a1\ufe0f Building a life and business that feels like you\u2014without the mask If you\u2019ve ever looked around at your \u201csuccessful\u201d life and thought, \u201cHow did I end up here?\u201d this episode will hit home. Key Moments 00:00 \u2013 When success doesn\u2019t feel like success&amp;nbsp; 04:12 \u2013 The moment she realized she was on the wrong bus 11:30 \u2013 The \u201ccondition trap\u201d that keeps high achievers stuck 17:45 \u2013 When safety turns into a cage 25:20 \u2013 Nearing 50 and refusing to wait any longer 32:40 \u2013 Small steps to start a course correction 41:10 \u2013 Advice for leaders who feel trapped by their own success  For more conversations on clarity, leadership, and the messy middle of growth, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. \ud83d\udc47 If this episode resonates, tell us in the comments: What \u201csafety\u201d are you holding onto that might actually be a cage? Connect with Kathleen: Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kathleenchabus\/ Connect with Amanda:&amp;nbsp; Book: https:\/\/book.amandadake.com Website: https:\/\/amandadake.com LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amanda-dake\/ ","author_name":"The Amanda Dake Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/amandadake.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40076120\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198467540"}