Rage Addiction in Business: Why Leaders Keep Snapping
You might think rage addiction only belongs in road rage videos or viral office meltdowns. But for business owners and leaders, it’s often quieter—and more dangerous. The truth is, some
You might think rage addiction only belongs in road rage videos or viral office meltdowns. But for business owners and leaders, it’s often quieter—and more dangerous. The truth is, some
You know exactly what needs to die. That project nobody buys but you keep pouring cash into. That partnership you defend because it once looked good on paper. That version
You’ve got the receipts—but imposter syndrome still whispers that you don’t belong. This isn’t a mindset issue. It’s a trauma echo. In this post, we unpack why high-achieving leaders still doubt their worth, how your nervous system stores fear as fact, and what it actually takes to lead from grounded self-trust—not performance.
Let’s Stop This Nonsense You’re not bland. You’re not broken.But if your content feels like it was written by a LinkedIn bot with access to Canva and a trauma coach’s
Ever walk away from a conversation thinking, “Something felt off, but I can’t explain it?” That’s cognitive distortion. It’s what happens when what you feel and what you know don’t
You don’t need to justify this decision to anyone—not even yourself. If you’re here, it’s because something in you has already shifted. You may still be running the numbers. Weighing
The press release is polished.The numbers make sense.You’ve briefed the board, calmed the staff, and kept the spin clean. But here’s what no one’s talking about: This kind of change
You didn’t get into business to babysit grown adults. But here you are—burning out over someone’s lack of boundaries, rewriting your contract in your head to justify their behavior, and
You didn’t start a business to become the overworked admin.But if everything falls apart the moment you step away, you’re not leading—you’re bottlenecking. As a Healing and Leadership Coach, I’ve
You already know addiction is in the room.Maybe it’s alcohol. Maybe it’s sex. Maybe it’s work, spending, or crypto.It doesn’t matter what your vice is—it’s hijacking your energy, and you’re
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