The Real Cost of Perfectionism
You’re achieving. You’re delivering. So why does it feel like you’re running on empty?
Rubina Chada joins Sabrina this week for a conversation that goes beneath the surface of high performance — exploring what happens when ambition is fuelled by pressure rather than genuine alignment. Drawing from lived experience and professional practice, Rubina brings a grounded, honest lens to the quiet ways perfectionism and chronic Stress erode the things we rely on most: Clarity, creativity, and trust in ourselves.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why perfectionism often isn’t about standards — it’s about what we believe happens if we fall short of them.
- How chronic stress quietly dismantles the clarity and creativity we need most to do our best work.
- What it means to build achievement from alignment rather than Anxiety — and how to begin making that shift.
- Practical ways to regulate your nervous system when pressure starts to override your thinking.
- How developing emotional awareness can change the way you show up in work, Relationships, and decision-making.
- Why slowing down isn’t the opposite of Growth — and how it often becomes the conditions for it.
- How to start building a more stable inner foundation, even when the demands around you haven’t changed.
The cost of perfectionism isn’t failure — it’s the version of yourself you never gave permission to exist.
Hosted by Sabrina Brown — life coach and management consultant. New episodes every Monday on Brum Radio and wherever you listen to podcasts.
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I’m someone who’s always loved learning, growing, and helping people navigate change. Over the years, I’ve built a career leading transformation and strategy work across healthcare and the public sector, but at heart I’m simply passionate about making a positive difference and supporting people to reach their potential.
I’m a proud mum to one daughter, and family means everything to me. I love travelling, keeping fit, meeting new people, and having meaningful conversations that inspire fresh ideas and new perspectives. I’m also passionate about coaching and personal development, and I’m always curious about what helps people grow and thrive.
Through my podcast and being part of this community, I hope to share real conversations, encouragement, and a reminder that it’s never too late to embrace change, try something new, and keep creating a life you love.
