July 8, 2025

Pain Points Podcast: Anxious Achievers

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As a best-selling author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and consultant to leaders, teams, and well-known organizations, Morra Aarons-Mele doesn't sound like an anxious person! But the truth is that she's been managing her anxiety throughout her career.

Her personal experiences, and the work she's done with other anxious professionals, tell her that anxiety doesn't have to be a barrier to happiness and success. In fact, managed in the right way, she says it can improve people's self-awareness, boost their emotional intelligence, and even make them better leaders.

So how do you know the difference between stress and anxiety? What can anxiety offer when you're trying to understand yourself and develop your skills? And do anxious people really make great managers and leaders?

Find out in this podcast with the original "anxious achiever" herself, Morra Aarons-Mele!

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Useful Mindtools Resources

How to Deal With Anxiety (Article)

The Anxious Achiever (Expert Interview)

6 Ways to Deal With Anxiety (Video)

This Week's Expert Guest

Morra Aarons-Mele Morra's website

The Anxious Achiever Podcast Morra's own podcast

The Anxious Achiever Morra's book from Amazon.com

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