The Ambition Trap
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The Ambition Trap
The Ambition Trap
Why your ambition might be working against you in the new world of work, and what you really need to succeed
This is the book I wish I had when I was starting out and even when I was knee-deep thinking success was the be-all and end-all. β MARIA SHRIVER
The anti-hustle guide to getting what you want - without burning out
If you ever feel like your ambition comes at the cost of feeling exhausted - that no matter how hard you work, or what you achieve, it's never quite enough - welcome to the ambition trap.
Most of us think being ambitious means doing everything in our power to get ahead. But this approach doesn't work: it's bad for our health and makes it impossible to have the happiness and success we want.
Drawing on her work with Fortune 500 leaders, Olympic gold medallists and start-up founders, leadership coach Amina AlTai guides you to achieve more of what really matters. In doing so, she shares a new way to break the cycle of overwork and create the greatest, most joy-filled work of your life.
Her method is not about being complacent or giving up on your dreams. It's about anchoring your ambition to your purpose. She explains actionable strategies for aligning your work with your deepest 'why', setting a sustainable pace of growth, nourishing yourself in the long-term pursuit of your goals, and allowing contentment to lead the way.
Follow Amina's advice and you'll live your life with greater meaning and fulfilment.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781398717596
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion Spring
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 352g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Amina AlTai is an executive coach, leadership trainer and chronic illness advocate, whose roster of clients include Fortune 500 leaders, entrepreneurs, and celebrities. After spending a decade grappling with a fast-paced career in marketing and two autoimmune diseases, Amina hit burnout. In hopes of healing her own life, she sought training in coaching, mindfulness, nutrition, and fitness, and her goal became to teach others how to balance a thriving career, body, and mind. She has partnered with companies such as Google, Snap, Outdoor Voices, Chief, and Roku, and been featured in goop, Forbes, Well+Good, NBC, CBS, The New York Times, and more. She's an Entrepreneur Magazine expert-in-residence, a Forbes contributor, and was named one of Success Magazine's Women of Influence.
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