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Impact with EaseAuthor: Blake Schofield
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Why One Part of Work Energizes You (and Another Drains You)
Episode 41
Thursday, 23 April, 2026
Why One Part of Work Energizes You (and Another Drains You) Have you ever crushed one part of your job and completely dreaded another? Felt energized by a project one day, then wiped out by a different one the next? And then wondered what's wrong with you? Here's what most high-achieving professionals don't realize: That uneven energy isn't random. It's a signal. So many successful people aren't unhappy because they're failing. They're unhappy because they've normalized tolerating work that doesn't match how they're actually wired to thrive. And over time, that looks like burnout, anxiety, a loss of confidence, or wondering why the success you worked so hard for doesn't feel the way you thought it would. In this episode, Blake explores why stress is often friction, not failure, and what it really means when work feels harder than it should. She explains why being adaptable can quietly become self-abandonment, and the personal story from her Stitch Fix days that changed how she understood misalignment for good. Episode Highlights Why Work Drains You: It Isn't Always About Workload [00:45] – Tolerating misalignment looks like burnout, frustration & numbness [02:10] – What the Kolbe assessment reveals about how you naturally solve problems [03:30] – When adaptability becomes self-abandonment The Hidden Cost of Being Highly Capable [04:55] – Why capable people get handed more and carry it silently [06:20] – How performing well can hide the real cost of misalignment [07:40] – The Stitch Fix story: same title, completely different energy Misalignment vs. Inadequacy [09:00] – "It felt like a fish trying to climb a tree" and what that actually means [10:15] – Why "I should be able to do this" is often the wrong question [11:30] – How understanding your Unique Fingerprint for Success™ changes everything Strategic Realignment (Without Blowing Up Your Life) [12:20] – You don't have to quit- you need alignment, not a reset [13:10] – Clients see meaningful shifts in 4–6 weeks [14:00] – In alignment, you're two to three times more effective Powerful Quotes "Adaptability without self-awareness very often becomes self-abandonment." — Blake Schofield "I thought the stress meant something was wrong with me. But it didn't. It meant there was a mismatch — misalignment, not inadequacy." — Blake Schofield "The people who will continue to thrive are not the ones trying to be everything to everyone. It will be the people who deeply understand how they create their highest value." — Blake Schofield Resources Mentioned Let's explore what's possible for your team: If your company is investing in burnout, wellness or adaptability initiatives, but seeing rising burnout, disengagement, or retention risk, it may be time to address the root cause. We identify & diagnose organizational risk - surfacing the key drivers of burnout, leadership capacity and adaptability strains impacting your team; reduce leadership attrition, disengagement and preventable turnover; equip your leaders with the skills to increase their productivity & lead effectively during pressure and uncertainty. Explore Workshops, Leadership Capacity Risk Assessments, Leadership Development or Consulting at https://impactwithease.com/corporate-training-consulting/ Executive Coaching: For founders, executives, and senior leaders who are successful but feeling drained, stagnant, or uncertain about their next step. Whether you're burned out, standing at a crossroads, or simply know you're meant for more—you don't have to figure it out alone. Go to impactwithease.com/coaching to apply! Discover what is driving your burnout: In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type
