Brilliant but Inconsistent: The Hidden Cost of Overperformance
Tue Feb 03 2026
Have you ever been told you're brilliant, but inconsistent? Or maybe you're that high performer who looks completely put-together on the outside, but inside, you feel like you're running a marathon just to stay at baseline. We've been taught to call this "burnout," but for so many women, it's actually a neurobiological reality that a vacation just won't fix. In this episode, I'm giving you the cliff notes on why undiagnosed ADHD is the hidden tax on your career—and why it shows up as unsustainable overperformance rather than a lack of talent.
We're moving beyond the jargon today for a much-needed reality check. I've got a short, six-question assignment to help you determine if your brain and your work environment are actually out of alignment. This isn't about being "broken"; it's about understanding how you're wired so we can stop trying to "fix" the humans and start fixing the systems instead. Whether you're a leader watching talent slip through the cracks or a woman tired of working twice as hard to look organized, join me for a conversation that could change the trajectory of your career.
Download the pdf questionnaire here.
Stacie
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Have you ever been told you're brilliant, but inconsistent? Or maybe you're that high performer who looks completely put-together on the outside, but inside, you feel like you're running a marathon just to stay at baseline. We've been taught to call this "burnout," but for so many women, it's actually a neurobiological reality that a vacation just won't fix. In this episode, I'm giving you the cliff notes on why undiagnosed ADHD is the hidden tax on your career—and why it shows up as unsustainable overperformance rather than a lack of talent. We're moving beyond the jargon today for a much-needed reality check. I've got a short, six-question assignment to help you determine if your brain and your work environment are actually out of alignment. This isn't about being "broken"; it's about understanding how you're wired so we can stop trying to "fix" the humans and start fixing the systems instead. Whether you're a leader watching talent slip through the cracks or a woman tired of working twice as hard to look organized, join me for a conversation that could change the trajectory of your career. Download the pdf questionnaire here. Stacie For more episodes, visit StacieBaird.com.