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Molly Asplin
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Doing meaningful work shouldn't cost you everything else. Welcome to The Modern High Performer — the podcast for ambitious professionals who want to do meaningful work and have energy left for the people and priorities that matter most. I'm Molly Asplin, founder and CEO of The Modern High Performance Group. With my experience in corporate finance and years coaching high-achieving men and women, I've seen how easy it is to get stuck in autopilot — chasing success but feeling misaligned, burnt out, or depleted for the people who matter most. I see a workplace culture that's become noisy, reactive, and draining — full of people who aren't burnt out enough to stop, but not energized enough to thrive. It's the quiet crisis of modern work. And it's time for a better way. We deserve environments where focus is protected, people are valued, and leaders care about the humans behind the output. That's the shift I'm here to help create. This show is about changing that. Every week, we'll talk about what it really means to thrive in today's work environment. I'll share practical strategies, honest stories, and fresh leadership insights to help you grow your career without sacrificing your life outside of it. Whether you're navigating a big pivot, leading a team, or simply trying to manage the mental load of work and home, you'll find encouragement, clarity, and new ways to think about high performance in a sustainable way. Let's lead differently. Let's work better. Let's live more fully. Become a part of the movement: https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly.asplin/ Check out our website: https://www.mollyasplin.com Email: molly@mollyasplin.com 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday.

  1. 6D AGO

    229. The 5 Ways to Make This Year Different: Simplifying Goal Setting to Create Real Momentum

    If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to map out your entire year in January… you're not alone. Thank you to Clay & Vine for Sponsoring this Episode Inquire Here for In-Person or Virtual Support https://clayandvineinteriors.com/contact In this episode of The Modern High Performer Podcast, I'm breaking down why traditional New Year goal-setting often backfires—and what to do instead. We're flipping the script with a method I've used myself and with clients: the 12-Week Year, a strategy inspired by the book by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington. You'll learn how to: Set focused, realistic goals that you can actually execute Build momentum without getting lost in long-term vagueness Anchor your plan in personal reflection and vision Turn big goals into daily action through simple tactics This isn't about hustle—this is about clarity, ownership, and aligned execution.   Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Growth Day App - 7 Day Free Trail Energize - My Favorite Pre-Workout Supplement code MOLLYA3BODI for 15% off   Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    33 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    228. Reflections Before the Goals: 5 Questions to Look Back Honestly on Your Year

    Before you set a single new goal, I want to invite you to pause. In this episode of The Modern High Performer, I'm guiding you through a thoughtful end‑of‑year reflection process designed to help you make sense of the last 12 months honestly, without judgment, and without the pressure to "spin" everything into growth. Thank you to Clay & Vine for Sponsoring this Episode  Inquire Here for In-Person or Virtual Support https://clayandvineinteriors.com/contact   I share five reflection prompts I use personally and with coaching clients to surface what actually mattered this year, what quietly drained you, and what's ready to change. I also open up about my own moments of tension, growth, and recalibration especially around work, family, expectations, and connection. This isn't about squeezing meaning out of every hard moment. It's about clarity. It's about giving yourself permission to evolve before you decide what's next. I would encourage you to grab a pen and paper to journal on these questions: What looked good on paper but didn't feel good in real life? What has been the hardest part of the year for me? And what did you learn from it? Where do you need to stop comparing and performing? Who did I let see the real version of me this year? Where have I been strong, but not alone? What permission do I need to give myself before I set goals for the next year? If you're feeling the pull to do things differently in the year ahead, this conversation will help you slow down, take stock, and move forward with intention. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Growth Day App - 7 Day Free Trial  Energize - My Favorite Pre-Workout Supplement code MOLLYA3BODI for 15% off Personality Isn't Permanent by Benjamin Hardy   Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently.   And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    37 min

  3. 12/16/2025

    227. Dress the Part: Aligning Your Style with Your Career & Confidence with Ellie Steinbrink

    In this episode, I'm joined by Ellie Steinbrinkl, she's a former corporate strategist turned personal stylist for high-performing women. After two decades in branding and marketing, Ellie found herself at a turning point: burned out, craving creativity, and needing alignment between how she felt and how she showed up. Thank you to Nourish Move Love for sponsoring this episode! Join Us Here for Athlete 25 on January 5th! We talk about what it really takes to evolve, personally and professionally, and how the way we dress is often a mirror of what's going on inside. If you've ever opened your closet and thought, "This just isn't me anymore," this conversation is for you. Here's what we cover: ✔ Ellie's transition from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship ✔ How burnout was her wake-up call (and what she did with it) ✔ Why personal style is way more than what you wear ✔ Reconnecting with your authentic self through style ✔ How to dress in alignment with your values, goals, and season of life ✔ Navigating trends, WFH wardrobes, and fashion noise ✔ Why personal brand and image matter — especially in leadership roles Ellie's perspective is fresh, thoughtful, and full of permission to evolve — in your career, your wardrobe, and your life. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Follow Ellie on Instagram  The Style Mindset Reset    Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    48 min

  4. 12/09/2025

    226. Good to Great: The Health Habits That Elevate Your Performance

    In this episode of The Modern High Performer Podcast, we're getting honest about the invisible drains that creep in and sabotage your energy (from late-night work habits to alcohol to inconsistent sleep) and how to take your power back through simple, sustainable health routines. Thank you to Nourish Move Love for sponsoring this episode!  Join Us Here for Athlete 25 on January 5th! I'm not here to tell you to go full wellness influencer or overhaul your life. I'm here to help you see energy as a skill you can develop, especially when your days are full and your responsibilities are high. We'll talk about: Why you're exhausted even when you think you "shouldn't" be The myth of needing more time to take care of yourself How daily movement and intentional nutrition sharpen your focus and raise your leadership ceiling Practical ways to layer in consistency (not perfection) with health habits that actually stick Plus, if you're craving more structure, coaching, and accountability — I have three open spots for 1:1 high performance coaching.  Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching  https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram   Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    32 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    225. Unpacking the Missing Piece in Career & Life Satisfaction: Why the Job Title Isn't Enough

    There's a moment I see over and over again in my 1:1 coaching, it's the quiet realization that your work looks great on paper… but doesn't feel aligned in real life. If you're ready to explore what aligned, energized work can actually look like, apply for 1:1 coaching & let's talk about what's next. Thank you to Clay & Vine for Sponsoring this Episode  Inquire Here for In-Person or Virtual Support https://clayandvineinteriors.com/contact In this episode of The Modern High Performer Podcast, I'm diving into the nuanced gap between high achievement and true satisfaction. We'll talk about how to recognize when something's off, how to define success based on what actually fulfills you, and how to move forward without throwing everything away. Inside, I cover: The hidden tension behind burnout, even when you're "high performing" Why some leaders feel directionless, stuck, or numb in their roles The 4 types of career arcs (linear, steady state, transitory, spiral) The difference between external wins and internal rewards Signs of workaholism and self-objectification we often ignore What coaching really does to help you clarify and reset If you've felt disconnected from your work or unsure what your next level actually looks like, this conversation is for you. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks & Oprah   Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    42 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    224. Don't Burn It All Down | How to Course-Correct Without Quitting Everything with Kayla Lopez, She Didn't Quit Her Job—She Reclaimed It

    In this episode of The Modern High Performer, I'm sitting down with someone incredibly special Kayla Lopez, one of my former 1:1 coaching clients, and a dedicated hockey mom of two. 📝 Interested in personalized coaching like Kayla had? I'm currently accepting applications for 1:1 coaching. If you're ready to build clarity, energy, and momentum in your work and life, click here to apply. Kayla shares what it really looked like to pause and pivot mid-career, not because she had to, but because she chose to get honest about what she needed in this season. From transitioning into a role that better fits her values to setting boundaries at work and home, Kayla gives us a real-time look at what it means to be both ambitious and intentional. We talk about: How to set up your day to reduce distractions and preserve energy The mindset shifts she made to stop equating titles with success The invisible weight of the "default parent" role and how she and her partner started sharing it Her simple strategies for transitioning between work and home without carrying stress from one into the other What changed for her through 1:1 coaching and why investing in herself was the catalyst for growth If you're feeling stretched between your career goals and your personal priorities  or if you know a shift is needed but don't know where to start — this episode is your invitation to zoom out, breathe, and explore what alignment really looks like. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Connect with Kayla Lopez on LinkedIn  Book A Free Clarity Call   Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    42 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    223. Why I'm Evolving — and What's Next for Modern High Performance

    This isn't just a new name, it's the beginning of a movement. In this kickoff episode of The Modern High Performer Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on why I'm rebranding, what's shifting, and how it all connects to the deeper mission behind my work today. We're saying goodbye to Dream It, Do It Podcast and stepping into a new identity that better reflects who this show is truly for: driven, high-achieving women who are no longer willing to sacrifice their well-being in pursuit of success. I'll walk you through: Why I'm moving from personal brand influencer to CEO of The Modern High Performance Group The real challenges I see so many high performers facing in today's work culture What it looks like to build a career and a life that you actually love coming home to The ripple effects of burnout on your team, your family, your health & what to do instead The future of leadership and how to show up with clarity, impact, and heart Whether you're in the thick of a high-pressure role, leading a team, or just rethinking what success actually means to you, this episode is the perfect place to begin your next chapter. We're not just talking about work anymore—we're talking about the way we live. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    30 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    Episode 222: Does Money Buy Happiness? Asking For A Raise Effectively | Interview with Deana Jagielo of Plans for Parents

    In this episode, I'm joined by corporate powerhouse and mom of three, Deana Jagielo, for a candid conversation about what it really looks like to create a career and family life that reflect your values without burning yourself out. Thank you to Let's Dish for Sponsoring this Episode! https://letsdish.com/ You can still join us in the November Corporate Cohort - Book A Call Here!  Deana and I dig into something that comes up so often in the corporate cohort: Why is it so hard for ambitious women to ask for more? More money. More time. More help at home. Whether it's negotiating a raise, setting boundaries, or rebalancing the load with your partner, Deana brings a grounded, research-backed perspective that will have you rethinking how you advocate for yourself. We also talk about: How to negotiate for what you need at work and at home Using your "Chief of Staff" skills to run a smoother household Financial independence and why it matters for your mental clarity Proactive couple strategies and why daily check-ins beat fancy date nights The story behind Plans for Parents, Deana's mission-led business that supports working parents through postpartum and family transitions If you've ever felt stuck between doing more and asking for more, this episode will leave you empowered to start doing both with intention.   Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Book A Call for the November Corporate Cohort molly@mollyasplin.com Connect with Deana on Instagram   Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   Thank you for listening to this episode! Please take a screenshot and share your biggest takeaway on your Instagram stories and tag me @molly.asplin so that I can shout you out!

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Doing meaningful work shouldn't cost you everything else. Welcome to The Modern High Performer — the podcast for ambitious professionals who want to do meaningful work and have energy left for the people and priorities that matter most. I'm Molly Asplin, founder and CEO of The Modern High Performance Group. With my experience in corporate finance and years coaching high-achieving men and women, I've seen how easy it is to get stuck in autopilot — chasing success but feeling misaligned, burnt out, or depleted for the people who matter most. I see a workplace culture that's become noisy, reactive, and draining — full of people who aren't burnt out enough to stop, but not energized enough to thrive. It's the quiet crisis of modern work. And it's time for a better way. We deserve environments where focus is protected, people are valued, and leaders care about the humans behind the output. That's the shift I'm here to help create. This show is about changing that. Every week, we'll talk about what it really means to thrive in today's work environment. I'll share practical strategies, honest stories, and fresh leadership insights to help you grow your career without sacrificing your life outside of it. Whether you're navigating a big pivot, leading a team, or simply trying to manage the mental load of work and home, you'll find encouragement, clarity, and new ways to think about high performance in a sustainable way. Let's lead differently. Let's work better. Let's live more fully. Become a part of the movement: https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly.asplin/ Check out our website: https://www.mollyasplin.com Email: molly@mollyasplin.com 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday.

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