High-achieving professionals often feel like they're never doing enough despite constant effort, results, and recognition. In this session, Susan J. Schmitt Winchester shows how unconscious emotional patterns from childhood silently shape careers today. From imposter syndrome and perfectionism to over-functioning and fear of speaking up, these patterns lead to burnout, self-doubt, and career stagnation.

Grounded in Susan's executive experience, this program gives leaders tools to reclaim energy, access their full potential, and lead with clarity and confidence.

Susan has over 36 years of HR leadership, including 16 as CHRO for Fortune 150 and 500 companies Applied Materials, Rockwell Automation, The Kellogg Company, Managing Decisions, Inc. and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago giving her a unique perspective on the challenges leaders face across industries and cultures. Her work, in partnership with the executive team and members of the HR team earned the prestigious Catalyst Award for creating a Culture of Inclusion at Rockwell Automation and a nomination and recognition as an NAHR Fellow. Susan has a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Illinois State University, double bachelor's degrees from Albion College, Michigan, in Psychology and French and international studies at the University of Grenoble, France.

Susan is honored to be included in the prestigious "100 Marshall Goldsmith coaches".