Why high-performing women in tech are burning out (even when everything looks successful on paper)

Published on June 4, 2026

High-performing women in tech often look successful on paper, yet feel exhausted and disconnected beneath the surface. In this piece, Debbie Lucas explores how performance-driven cultures fuel burnout, why quick fixes fall short, and how reconnecting with intuition, rest and joy is key to building sustainable success that feels as good internally as it looks externally.

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