60: Why High Achieving Entrepreneurs Feel Like Frauds (Even When They’re Winning)

Behind Their Success: Advice For Entrepreneurs

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Today we chat with Katie Rossler, a relationship strategist and therapist with over 15 years of experience. Katie shares her journey of moving from the U.S. to Germany, navigating imposter syndrome, and building a thriving international business while balancing family life. She offers insights on overcoming challenges, redefining success, and maintaining relationships as a high achiever. Key Takeaways <ul> <li>Embracing Change: Katie discusses the pivotal decision to move to Germany, which stretched her comfort zone and transformed her personal and professional life.</li> <li>Imposter Syndrome: Both Katie and Paden reflect on their experiences with self-doubt and how stepping into discomfort leads to growth.</li> <li>Entrepreneurs & Relationships: Katie emphasizes how high achievers, including entrepreneurs, can better balance personal relationships with their career ambitions.</li> <li>Pausing for Growth: Taking a three-year break from couples counseling allowed Katie to reflect, recharge, and return stronger.</li> <li>Answering the Call: Katie highlights the importance of responding to opportunities, even when they feel daunting, as a key to long-term success.</li> </ul> Episode Highlights <ul> <li>[00:02:00] Katie shares how chance encounters shaped her career path in Germany.</li> <li>[00:06:00] The impact of burnout on entrepreneurs and how Katie helps high achievers avoid it.</li> <li>[00:11:00] The interplay between career success and relationship health.</li> <li>[00:20:00] How stepping outside of comfort zones fosters resilience and confidence.</li> <li>[00:29:00] The importance of building networks and learning from mentors to grow your business.</li> </ul> Connect with Katie Ressler <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://katierossler.com/" rel="nofollow">www.katierossler.com </a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katie.rossler/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@katierossler</a></li> </ul> SEO Keywords Entrepreneur, imposter syndrome, high achiever, burnout, relationship health, business success, networking, personal growth. Call to Action Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Behind Their Success Podcast to help us inspire more entrepreneurs! Follow Paden Squires on <a href="https://paydensquires.com/" rel="nofollow">social media</a> for more tips on personal growth and financial planning. "Don't be your own mountain—don't get in your own way." – Katie Rossler "Imposter syndrome hits us at every step, but stepping into discomfort is where the growth happens." – Katie Rossler "You can’t feel successful in life if things at home don’t feel good. Relationship health is part of the foundation for everything else." – Katie Rossler "As soon as you're a butterfly, you're back in the caterpillar stage—life is a continuous cycle of growth." – Katie Rossler "Entrepreneurs are wired to chase the next thing, but sometimes we need to learn how to live in the maintenance phase." – Katie Rossler "Changing your environment is one of the most powerful ways to change your habits and mindset." – Paden Squires "Answer the call. When opportunities come your way, say yes and figure it out as you go." – Katie Rossler Connect with us! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/padensquires/" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089855132002" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@paden_squires?_t=8c9Y6clVxAQ&_r=1" rel="nofollow">Tiktok</a> <a href="https://www.padensquires.com/" rel="nofollow">Website</a> <a href="https://www.squirestaxplanning.com/" rel="nofollow">Squires Tax Planning</a> <a href="https://www.squirestaxplanning.com/tax-checklist" rel="nofollow">The Ultimate Tax Checklist</a> <a href="https://thesquirestaxoptimizationscore.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow">Tax Savings Quiz</a>