Have you ever done everything "right", followed the plan, built the skills, put in the work, and still found yourself burned out, stuck, and wondering what went wrong? That's exactly where Susan Glusica found herself. Signs of career misalignment are often hardest to see in the people who appear the most successful on the outside. After 20 years on Wall Street at firms like Goldman Sachs, Reuters, and Guardian, Susan understood money better than almost anyone. And yet — despite checking every box — she ended up in bankruptcy, drowning in shame and a pattern she couldn't see her way out of. In this episode, Blake sits down with Susan to unpack what happens when highly capable people keep pushing through frustration, burnout, and misalignment without addressing the real root cause — and what finally changes when they do. Episode Highlights The Hidden Signs of Career Misalignment [03:46] – The "crisis of legacy": when success stops feeling meaningful [06:30] – Why the most capable people often miss misalignment the longest [09:20] – How self-reliance quietly becomes a trap From Wall Street to Bankruptcy [13:00] – Excited, not terrified: why her transition felt right ( until it didn't) [18:37] – Doing all the things right while something underneath was off [20:43] – What was actually happening day to day when it all fell apart Why Highly Capable People Stay Stuck Longer [26:07] – Whisper, knock, bang and the house comes down [28:10] – The shame of "I should have known better" [32:39] – How strength and resilience become the very thing keeping you stuck The Turning Point: Asking for Help [36:01] – Discovering your Unique Fingerprint for Success™ [40:43] – How desperation cracked open the willingness to receive [43:05] – What changes when you stop coming from a place of fear Rebuilding a Life That Feels Aligned [46:38] – Why courage isn't forced, it comes through the heart [50:04] – Trusting your inner compass even when it makes no sense [51:35] – What becomes possible when you stop solving the wrong problem Powerful Quotes "I would wake up with my stomach in knots every single day. That's not a good way to live." – Susan Glusica "The signs of misalignment are always there. It's how we're interpreting them that changes everything." – Blake Schofield "Nothing is easier than fully expressing your God-given innate talents in exchange for equal money for the betterment of humanity." – Susan Glusica "It is the ways that we guilt and shame ourselves that keep us trapped, that keep us from seeking help, that keep us from recognizing that what's happening to us is not about our worth or our value." – Blake Schofield Connect with Susan Glusica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanglusica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyenergymastery/ Resources Mentioned Let's explore what's possible for your team: If your company is investing in burnout, wellness or adaptability initiatives, but seeing rising burnout, disengagement, or retention risk, it may be time to address the root cause. We identify & diagnose organizational risk - surfacing the key drivers of burnout, leadership capacity and adaptability strains impacting your team; reduce leadership attrition, disengagement and preventable turnover; equip your leaders with the skills to increase their productivity & lead effectively during pressure and uncertainty. Explore Workshops, Leadership Capacity Risk Assessments, Leadership Development or Consulting at https://impactwithease.com/corporate-training-consulting/ Executive Coaching: For founders, executives, and senior leaders who are successful but feeling drained, stagnant, or uncertain about their next step. Whether you're burned out, standing at a crossroads, or simply know you're meant for more—you don't have to figure it out alone. Go to impactwithease.com/coaching to apply! Discover what is driving your burnout: In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type
