by CJ McClanahan | Oct 29, 2020 | Blog
Odds are good that will be etched on my tombstone. I enjoy measuring everything because it clearly indicates that I’m making progress towards my goals. But, as I mature (i.e. – get older), I’m reminded each day that the most important things in life can’t always be...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog
As a recovering overachiever, I’ve struggled with this word over the years. The people pleaser in me often committed to countless activities that jammed my schedule with endless meetings and tasks. All of this effort left me tired, stressed, and frustrated. Then, one...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 21, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: Today’s promise: Tonight, I will get caught up. Guess what happens? You don’t. So, then, it becomes Tomorrow’s Promise: Tomorrow, I will get caught up. You can...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog
I’ve heard this statement hundreds (if not thousands) of times from my clients over the years. To which I typically respond, “Is it true – are you a failure?” What follows is a simple exercise highlighting their personal and professional achievements. I’ve yet to...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 13, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: Take The Achiever’s Compass for a personalized report of how you can start finding joy in the journey. As achievers, we are wired to ‘win.’ There is an upside...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 8, 2020 | Blog
Seems like a pretty easy question for an overachiever to answer. Why do anything leisurely when you can speed up and get twice as much accomplished? Fast feels better. But, is it? If your goal in life is to out-work everyone else, then by all means non-stop frenzied...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 6, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: The Achiever’s Compass – take the assessment In 1992, CJ discovered that he had chronic anxiety after he couldn’t bring himself to get out of bed, or...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 1, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) In 2019, the World Health Organization declared burnout an occupational hazard. CJ McClanahan and Eileen McDargh, award-winning motivational speaker and executive coach, talk about how to manage...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog
As a recovering overachiever, my biggest challenge is being present. I believe I can enrich my future self by constantly planning and borrowing worry from tomorrow, next week, next month, etc. If you’re like me, remember that planning and worrying are influenced by...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 24, 2020 | Blog
Nearly 2/3 of the population is addicted to their phones. (Yes, that probably means you.) This means that you “unlock” it over 150 times a day, spend almost 3 hours scrolling/reading/liking/etc., and probably sleep with it next to your bed. We take a...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 23, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) Is it possible to get satisfaction from all your hard work? CJ McClanahan discusses The Achiever’s Compass, an assessment to identify the exact tactics you can employ to decrease stress and...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 17, 2020 | Blog
Envy can be my kryptonite. Things can appear to be going extremely well in every aspect of my personal and professional life. However, just as I start to gratefully enjoy my good fortune, I notice something in my peripheral vision. Someone has once again achieved a...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 16, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) Is it possible to get satisfaction from all your hard work? CJ McClanahan discusses The Achiever’s Compass, an assessment to identify the exact tactics you can employ to decrease stress and...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 10, 2020 | Blog
We all feel them. When you feel these emotions,* you’re rehearsing a mistake you’ve made in the past or anxious that the future is going to be awful. The problem is, these past and future moments are largely (if not completely) out of your control. However, there is a...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 3, 2020 | Blog
“Is it time to sell my business/quit my job/downsize…?” Over the past several months, I’ve heard this question over and over from the leaders I advise. They’re wondering… is it all worth it? Overachieving professionals (myself included) tend to...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 3, 2020 | Blog
But focus is worth the effort. Intellectually speaking, life is simple. We make it complex by constantly searching for the “silver bullet” solution to our challenges. This chase leads to an endless stream of books, podcasts, webinars, and self-help gurus. Maybe it’s...
