10 Ways that High Achievers Self-Sabotage — with Graziella Lazzarini

If you're a high-achiever, what's holding you back likely isn’t a lack of ambition or skill—it's the unseen internal patterns running in the background. In this powerful episode, we explore the Positive Intelligence framework by Shirzad Chamine to reveal the 9 "saboteurs" that drain your energy, impact your leadership, and quietly sabotage your success.Executive coach Graziella Lazzarini joins Maya to lay the foundations of this framework and introduce the Judge the master saboteur. Together, they share real-world leadership examples and personal stories that make this framework immediately relatable and practical.If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism, people-pleasing, over-control, or being overly rational, this episode will leave you with a whole new lens on yourself and the people around you.What You’ll Learn:The 9 saboteurs and how they show up in high-achieversWhy the Judge is the most damaging of allHow empathy, not judgment, transforms leadershipThe difference between high standards and self-sabotageHow to begin shifting these patterns to lead with more clarity, confidence, and calmThis is the first of a 3-part mini-series exploring Positive Intelligence and how it can elevate your leadership, relationships, and inner peace.You can connect with Maya on her website www.mayagudka.com