The Achievement Trap: Business Success and Work-Life Balance Strategies with Cindy Van Eeckhoutbr br What if your biggest wins left you feeling empty, overwhelmed, or disconnected?br br In this conversation, Cindy Van Eeckhout—founder of Alegria Coaching and creator of the Joy of Life Method—shares her journey of redefining success. She explains how high achievers can break free from perfectionism, avoid burnout, and create balance between ambition and well-being.br br You’ll learn practical strategies to set boundaries, recharge through intentional rest, and bring more presence into your personal and professional life. If you’ve ever felt like success on paper doesn’t equal fulfillment in reality, this discussion is for you.br br Takeawaysbr br High achievers often carry stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion.br br Perfectionism and weak boundaries disconnect you emotionally.br br Success doesn’t guarantee fulfillment.br br Rest is not a weakness—it’s essential for productivity.br br Self-care fuels long-term achievement and happiness.br br Mindfulness helps reduce stress and fosters presence.br br Discipline in life matters as much as discipline in work.br br Burnout isn’t a badge of honor.br br Intentional breaks boost creativity and focus.br br Reconnecting with others begins with reconnecting with yourself.br br Chaptersbr br 00:00 The Journey to Joy and Balancebr 02:53 The Emotional Toll of Successbr 04:57 Breaking Free from Ambition's Trapbr 09:17 The Cost of Sacrificebr 13:24 Untangling Identity from Productivitybr 17:24 Reframing Rest as a Strengthbr 25:01 The Power of Presence and Connectionbr br Learn More with Workforce Alchemybr br Discover how to build stronger teams, avoid burnout, and increase workplace value:br br br About This Channel:br br The Mason Duchatschek Show brings you conversations with bestselling authors, CEOs, and thought leaders on leadership, culture, and performance. Each episode is designed to help you grow as a leader while building a thriving workplace.br br Subscribe for More:br br If you want actionable insights on leadership, employee engagement, and business growth—subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.